Arkansas

Set against the backdrop of the rural southeast, the story follows drug runners Kyle and Swin in a darkly comic narrative. John Brandon's debut novel blends elements of humor and tragedy, drawing comparisons to notable writers like Tarantino and McCarthy. As a graduate of Washington University, Brandon infuses his experiences from various odd jobs into the tightly woven tale, exploring the stark realities and troubled psyche of his characters within the monochromatic landscape of America’s south.