Bad Ol Boy by Harold Miles (English) Paperback Book

Description: Bad Ol Boy by Harold Miles Harold Miles picaresque new novel, Bad Ol Boy, records the fantastic saga of Will Cottons many outlandish adventures-how Will gambles, connives, plunders, philanders, drinks, embezzles, and murders...how everywhere he creates spectacularly varied carnage as he pursues his wily and bizarre life of crime...how hes always matching wits with, and keeping just barely a step ahead of, the clever and relentless Pinkerton detectives.When you first encounter the raffish Will, hes burnt out, dying, and terrified of the Southern Baptist hellfire and torment all the spectacular misdeeds of his wicked life have so richly earned him. Will believes that full confession alone can bring about his salvation, and only his young nephew, Gene, the sole relative not eagerly hoping to see Will die, is willing to hear the old reprobate out.Wills tales carry you roaring away on a wild journey of crime, escapades grittily traversing much of the early 20th century South and mid-America. Its an uproarious but murderous spree and manhunt-often careening along on a grand Harley-Davidson-that ranges from rural Georgia to Lexington, from Chicago to St. Louis, from Baton Rouge to Dallas, from Corpus Christi to El Paso, from Brownsville to New Orleans to Atlanta.Along the way youll meet such remarkable characters as:. Genes hardbitten harridan-tongued Ma, who fears hes headed down the same rough road as Uncle Will. Preacher Nelson, the wealthiest man in Plowshare, Kentucky, whose bank Will plunders. Josie Nelson, the preachers daughter, a poet whose beauty, it was said, would make a freight train take a dirt road, and whom Will promises to marry, but instead cruelly destroys. G. B. Balls, the great Pinkerton detective, who brilliantly tracks Will down, but ultimately loses their murderous game. Kathy Taylor, Wills second wife and innocent companion in flight, increasingly horrified by her realization of the depth of his unbridled criminality. Ol Ebo, the inner devil Wills so long embraced, now wrestling for his immortal soul. Fanny Hawk-either a fancy lady or carnival whore, depending on whos speaking of her-Wills great love, clever counterpart, and most important wifeBad Ol Boy will take you along on a wanton, hilarious romp with an original American rapscallion and general scapegrace. Will Cotton is droll and lethal, murderous and penitent, archetypal but all-too-real-you wont forget him soon! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Harold Miles picaresque new novel, Bad Ol Boy, records the fantastic saga of Will Cottons many outlandish adventures-how Will gambles, connives, plunders, philanders, drinks, embezzles, and murders...how everywhere he creates spectacularly varied carnage as he pursues his wily and bizarre life of crime...how hes always matching wits with, and keeping just barely a step ahead of, the clever and relentless Pinkerton detectives. When you first encounter the raffish Will, hes burnt out, dying, and terrified of the Southern Baptist hellfire and torment all the spectacular misdeeds of his wicked life have so richly earned him. Will believes that full confession alone can bring about his salvation, and only his young nephew, Gene, the sole relative not eagerly hoping to see Will die, is willing to hear the old reprobate out. Wills tales carry you roaring away on a wild journey of crime, escapades grittily traversing much of the early 20th century South and mid-America. Its an uproarious but murderous spree and manhunt-often careening along on a grand Harley-Davidson-that ranges from rural Georgia to Lexington, from Chicago to St.Louis, from Baton Rouge to Dallas, from Corpus Christi to El Paso, from Brownsville to New Orleans to Atlanta. Along the way youll meet such remarkable characters as: * Genes hardbitten harridan-tongued Ma, who fears hes headed down the same rough road as Uncle Will * Preacher Nelson, the wealthiest man in Plowshare, Kentucky, whose bank Will plunders * Josie Nelson, the preachers daughter, a poet whose beauty, it was said, would make a freight train take a dirt road, and whom Will promises to marry, but instead cruelly destroys * G. B. Balls, the great Pinkerton detective, who brilliantly tracks Will down, but ultimately loses their murderous game * Kathy Taylor, Wills second wife and innocent companion in flight, increasingly horrified by her realization of the depth of his unbridled criminality * Ol Ebo, the inner devil Wills so long embraced, now wrestling for his immortal soul * Fanny Hawk-either a fancy lady or carnival whore, depending on whos speaking of her-Wills great love, clever counterpart, and most important wife Bad Ol Boy will take you along on a wanton, hilarious romp with an original American rapscallion and general scapegrace.Will Cotton is droll and lethal, murderous and penitent, archetypal but all-too-real-you wont forget him soon! Notes Springer Book Archives Table of Contents Wills Last Days.- Will Meets Ebo.- The Flood.- Treasure Hunt.- Fanny Hawk.- Runaway.- The Road to Riches.- Courtship.- G. B. Balls Takes the Case.- Finishing School.- Will the Banker.- Remorseless.- The Riverboat.- Headed Back South.- Cashing In.- The Journey Home.- Headed Home.- Showdown.- Flight.- S. S. Sorrell.- Will Resurrected.- Getting Acquainted.- End of the Chase.- Golden Gift.- Fortuneteller.- Will Restored. Review . . .the novel captures the spirit of frontier adventure fiction in a contemporary setting and should intrigue fans of the American picaresque. -Publishers Weekly Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description Harold Miles picaresque new novel, Bad Ol Boy, records the fantastic saga of Will Cottons many outlandish adventures-how Will gambles, connives, plunders, philanders, drinks, embezzles, and murders...how everywhere he creates spectacularly varied carnage as he pursues his wily and bizarre life of crime...how hes always matching wits with, and keeping just barely a step ahead of, the clever and relentless Pinkerton detectives. When you first encounter the raffish Will, hes burnt out, dying, and terrified of the Southern Baptist hellfire and torment all the spectacular misdeeds of his wicked life have so richly earned him. Will believes that full confession alone can bring about his salvation, and only his young nephew, Gene, the sole relative not eagerly hoping to see Will die, is willing to hear the old reprobate out. Wills tales carry you roaring away on a wild journey of crime, escapades grittily traversing much of the early 20th century South and mid-America. Its an uproarious but murderous spree and manhunt-often careening along on a grand Harley-Davidson-that ranges from rural Georgia to Lexington, from Chicago to St. Louis, from Baton Rouge to Dallas, from Corpus Christi to El Paso, from Brownsville to New Orleans to Atlanta. Along the way youll meet such remarkable characters as: * Genes hardbitten harridan-tongued Ma, who fears hes headed down the same rough road as Uncle Will * Preacher Nelson, the wealthiest man in Plowshare, Kentucky, whose bank Will plunders * Josie Nelson, the preachers daughter, a poet whose beauty, it was said, would make a freight train take a dirt road, and whom Will promises to marry, but instead cruelly destroys * G. B. Balls, the great Pinkerton detective, who brilliantly tracks Will down, but ultimately loses their murderous game * Kathy Taylor, Wills second wife and innocent companion in flight, increasingly horrified by her realization of the depth of his unbridled criminality * Ol Ebo, the inner devil Wills so long embraced, now wrestling for his immortal soul * Fanny Hawk-either a fancy lady or carnival whore, depending on whos speaking of her-Wills great love, clever counterpart, and most important wife Bad Ol Boy will take you along on a wanton, hilarious romp with an original American rapscallion and general scapegrace. Will Cotton is droll and lethal, murderous and penitent, archetypal but all-too-real-you wont forget him soon! Review Quote . . .the novel captures the spirit of frontier adventure fiction in a contemporary setting and should intrigue fans of the American picaresque. -Publishers Weekly Details ISBN1461266963 Author Harold Miles Pages 375 Language English Year 2012 ISBN-10 1461266963 ISBN-13 9781461266969 Format Paperback Media Book DEWEY FIC Short Title BAD OL BOY 1993/E Imprint Humana Press Inc. Place of Publication Totowa, NJ Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2012-10-08 AU Release Date 2012-10-08 NZ Release Date 2012-10-08 US Release Date 2012-10-08 Illustrations V, 375 p. Publisher Humana Press Inc. Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993 Publication Date 2012-10-08 Alternative 9780896032675 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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