That Night on the Bayou

by Melissa Woods

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Pub Date Nov 27 2019 | Archive Date Mar 30 2020

Black Rose Writing

Literary Fiction | Women's Fiction

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Description

Cypress, Louisiana is a town layered with secrets. And Patsy Bundy sees the ghosts that seep through the thick Southern air, telling stories people would prefer to forget. Much to her mother’s chagrin, Patsy’s visions set the town ablaze with new rumors, driving her out of town—and away from the boy she loves. But, seven years later, Cypress’s secret past is revealed—a prostitute was murdered on Patsy’s beloved Bayou. And the killer is up for parole. Patsy must return home to face the truth. That Night on the Bayou is the story of a small cast of characters whose lives inextricably intertwine through grief, conflict, and ultimately, love.

Cypress, Louisiana is a town layered with secrets. And Patsy Bundy sees the ghosts that seep through the thick Southern air, telling stories people would prefer to forget. Much to her mother’s...

A Note From the Publisher

Melissa Woods is a mother of six, and an author of literary fiction and suspense. She loves to explore humans and all their complexities, especially when it comes to moral ambiguity. When not writing, reading, or chasing tiny humans, she can be found running on the track. Her writing has appeared in Coffin Bell Journal and Memoir Magazine. Her latest novel, The Weaver, is slated for release in 2019.

Melissa Woods is a mother of six, and an author of literary fiction and suspense. She loves to explore humans and all their complexities, especially when it comes to moral ambiguity. When not...

Advance Praise

“Melissa Woods has crafted a fascinating cast of characters… I will not soon forget how the scenic beauty contrasts with so many layers of tragedy in this impressive debut.” –Jason Allen, bestselling author of The East End

“Melissa Woods has crafted a fascinating cast of characters… I will not soon forget how the scenic beauty contrasts with so many layers of tragedy in this impressive debut.” –Jason Allen, bestselling...