| Category: | Mystery |
|---|---|
| Author: | D. R. Bucy |
| Publisher: | Mockingbird Lane Press |
| Publication Date: | March 17, 2017 |
| Number of Pages: | 395 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1-6353524-9-8 |
Billie Jean’s journey of love, loss, happiness, and remorse
takes the ultimate dark turn as a devastating secret comes to light. The Dark Side of Dixie by D. R.
Bucy is an absorbing tale with strong family themes, featuring a deeply flawed
and unforgettable protagonist.
Billie Jean grows up as a good-hearted kid who loves her
parents dearly, but everything changes when her mother runs off with her lover
while Billie’s father is in the service. Despite her mother’s absence, Billie
experiences a good childhood, courtesy of her loving father and grandparents,
but her mother has left a hole in her life that nobody else could fill. Years
later, Billie finally ties the knot with the love of her life in hopes of
starting her own family. They live like every southern family at the time —
with numerous moments of joy, occasional sadness, and a handful of struggles.
However, things take a dark turn once again as her husband passes away after a
tragic accident. Will Billie find hope again? As she struggles to make ends
meet and fulfill the needs of her two children, she stumbles upon a childhood
boyfriend, and the two eventually marry. Content and satisfied with her new
life, Billie’s life feels secure once again. However, something about her
always seems to attract the darker side, and this time, it reveals something
unimaginable and horrifying.
In The Dark Side of
Dixie, D. R. Bucy offers great entertainment to readers who enjoy
intelligently drawn and complex characters. The story is character-driven and the
author’s handling of family dynamics is not only thorough but creative. The
narrative is emotionally rich, featuring a female protagonist torn between the
hurts of her family history and finding a foothold. It is filled with humanity
and realism, and the entertainment is elevated by the absorbing narrative voice
and the sparkling dialogues. It is an absolutely authentic tale brimming with
the human richness and the detail that readers look for.
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