Snarl - Paperback

by John Boden (Author)

A haunting tale of love, loss, and dark secrets in a small Appalachian town.

Marlin Stains, a lonely man haunted by the death of his brother and the slow demise of his mother, finds his quiet life upended when Lisa, a woman he's always loved, seeks his help to escape her abusive husband. As Marlin grapples with his feelings for Lisa and the dark secrets that bind their small town, he's drawn into a web of violence and despair that threatens to consume them all.

Will Marlin find redemption, or will the snarl of his past trap him forever? A gritty and atmospheric exploration of family, guilt, and the lengths we go to for love, set against the backdrop of rural West Virginia.

Author Biography

John Boden lives a stones throw from Three Mile Island with his wonderful wife and sons. A baker by day, he spends his off time writing, working on Shock Totem or watching M*A*S*H re-runs. He likes Diet Pepsi, cheeseburgers, heavy metal and sports ferocious sideburns. While his output as a writer is fairly sporadic, it has a bit of a reputation for being unique.