May December Souls

May December Souls by Marissa Monteilh is a contemporary fiction novel published by FourD Publishing in 2000. This edition spans 289 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Matt Smith, a young gay man who seeks a fresh start in the Louisiana delta region, hoping to escape his tumultuous past and find work. His journey leads him to a sugarcane plantation, where he becomes entwined with the lives of its inhabitants, all under the watchful eye of a Baptist Patriarch.

As Matt navigates his new surroundings, he develops deep connections with the plantation’s characters, who come to embrace him as family. However, his newfound life is soon overshadowed by significant challenges, including being wrongfully accused of murder. The narrative explores themes of identity and belonging, as Matt’s biological family and a former lover arrive from the East Coast, complicating his quest for a clean slate. This edition offers readers a glimpse into the psychological and romantic complexities of Matt’s experiences within the context of African American and Black narratives, as well as the performing arts.