Smonk A Novel
Smonk A Novel by Tom Franklin is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on November 6, 2007. This 272-page work is presented in English and unfolds in the year 1911, focusing on the tumultuous events in Old Texas, Alabama. The narrative centers around E. O. Smonk, a notorious figure whose violent actions have left the townsfolk desperate for resolution. Known for his destructive behavior, Smonk’s reign of terror includes property damage, livestock killings, and personal assaults, all while wielding his formidable Winchester rifle.
Readers will encounter a gripping tale of conflict as the citizens of Old Texas grapple with the challenge of capturing Smonk. The story delves into the complexities of justice and the dark secrets that bind the community, raising questions about the potential repercussions of bringing Smonk to trial. With themes of violence and societal tension, this novel explores the lengths to which people will go to protect their own, all set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America.
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It’s 1911 and the townsfolk of Old Texas, Alabama, have had enough. Every Saturday night for a year, E. O. Smonk has been destroying property, killing livestock, seducing women, cheating and beating men, all from behind the twin barrels of his Winchester 45-70 caliber over-and-under rifle. Syphilitic, consumptive, gouty, and goitered—an expert with explosives and knives—Smonk hates horses, goats, and the Irish, and it’s high time he was stopped. But capturing old Smonk won’t be easy—and putting him on trial could have shocking and disastrous consequences, considering the terrible secret the citizens of Old Texas are hiding.
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