The Deepening Shade

Desperate characters navigate the murky waters of faith and morality in this collection of stories. A lesbian couple struggles to rescue a young woman from a manipulative prophet, while a stripper's drastic actions to protect her sister lead to unforeseen consequences. A Pentecostal snake-handler seeks vengeance for his daughter's murder, grappling with his own doubts, and an alcoholic cop's reckless behavior puts him in a bizarre confrontation with Dick Cheney. Each tale reveals the complexities of grace amidst dark circumstances.