Atticus from Shawneetown
Atticus from Shawneetown by James Varga is a humorous fiction novel published by Resource Publications on February 28, 2024. This edition spans 158 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in Southern Illinois, where the county sheriff and his young deputy navigate the peculiar “Invasion of the Feral Swine,” while a fresh law school graduate brings the chaos into a courtroom setting for the “Trial of the Man with No Name.” The story captures the essence of everyday life in Greens Point, where conversations often revolve around the minutiae of existence.
Readers will find a blend of absurd humor and poignant moments as the plot intertwines the sheriff’s antics with the deeper reflections shared during Sunday evening chats between a reverend and his visitor. These discussions touch on themes of truth and hope, revealing the complexities of the characters, including the origins of the name “Atticus.” As the narrative progresses, the final conversation between the reverend and an ex-con provides a compelling conclusion, emphasizing the interplay between life, death, and the search for meaning. This sequel to Tombs of Little Egypt continues to explore the unique dynamics of its setting and characters.
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Absurd humor questions the meaning of truth. Deep in Southern Illinois, in a place called Little Egypt, the county sheriff and his young deputy scientifically bumble their way through stopping what is dubbed the “”Invasion of the Feral Swine.”” A prosecutor fresh out of law school brings the whole shebang into a court of law for the “”Trial of the Man with No Name.”” Instead of science and law, the everyday people of Greens Point live on the minutia of life, their conversations dotted with nothings. Throughout these absurd events, Sunday evening chats between a reverend and his visitor link essential topics, speared by death, yet caught by hope, and told with a dash of humor. In bits from their talks, the reverend learns about his guest’s past and the makeup of the man, including how he came up with the name “”Atticus.”” The story closes with their final Sunday evening chat: from the mouth of an ex-con, truth is told to a dying reverend. Atticus from Shawneetown is the sequel to Tombs of Little Egypt (2022).
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