About the Book:

*2008 Appalachian Writers Association

Book of the Year Nominee*

“Shows a pitch-perfect ear for the cadences of the modern, rural South. Fast-paced and well written, Out of the Darkness exposes the nether world of methamphetamine addiction and its effect on a prominent southern family. A thoroughly enjoyable read.”                —Inman Majors, author of Wonderdog

“...a compelling read about the harsh realities of drug use in rural life.” —Janice Lynn, award winning author of Jane Millionaire.

 Novelist Jake Patton’s world is turned upside down when a gang of methamphetamine addicts kill his parents in what seems a botched robbery. The motive is more complicated than it first appears. The gang is an odd mixture of ruined lives, led by a misguided Vietnam veteran and the sadistic husband of Jake’s ex-girlfriend. None of that matters to Jake, the innocent victim. But Jake’s thirst for revenge may cost him his life... Out of the Darkness is filled with unique characters and superb intrigue.