Review: Hauntingly well written tale that reads like an old conversation.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 5, 2013
This story will take you back to a little south Florida Everglades town called Blackfish (population 400). It is written in first person and reads as if it is being recalled by an old Florida Cracker. Most charming and brilliantly written.Checking out the bio of Daniel Powell, I am not surprised to find him a winner of short story competition, as he puts together a cleverly crafted tale; humorously reminiscent of tales written by Carl Hiaasen.As the story goes, whispers of the 'Skunk Ape' who haunts the swamp and is seen on rare occasions is not just the main topic of this story. It is richly enhanced by every day life as it was back in the mid and late 1920's. Prohibition and ambition by rum runners and who made the best rum comes to a page-turning zenith that made this book a very memorable and enjoyable read.-Philly