Manke, Karl.
Summary: This story parallels the famous Biblical parable, "The Prodigal Son," in a modern setting. It demonstrates the worst and best in all of us. The Best: The unconditional love and patience Norbert Geiberson lavishes on his dysfunctional family for the sake of unity. The Worst: His two sons who in very opposite ways rebut a father's love by their selfish and destructive exploits. This story is both...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alexander Books 2012
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Summary: This latest offering by Karl Manke - circa 1955 - is part 'O, Brother Where Art Thou?' and 'Stand By Me,' crafted around a multiple-murder mystery spanning several states, yet seemingly unrelated, in the vein of Ted Bundy and 'The Deliberate Stranger. With its colorful characters - from Whitey, Dace, Cowboy and Sid, to Vaughn, 'Handsome Harry,' Doc and Grace - 'The Adventures of Railcar Rogues'...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017