South Moon Under

Set against the backdrop of the Florida wetlands, the narrative follows Lant, a young man striving to support himself and his mother through the illicit trade of moonshine. The novel vividly depicts the challenges of rural life and the complexities of family responsibility. Celebrated for its evocative portrayal of the landscape and its themes of survival, it garnered recognition as a Book-of-the-Month Club selection and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.