These debut stories, set in northern New England, portray the revelatory moments of small-timers, clergymen, hotheads, day laborers, motorcycle racers, loggers, horse farmers, and young veterans of the Gulf War. Garnering pre-publication rave reviews, this book was described by John McFarland says “An exquisite and gritty short story collection that illuminates the people and harsh landscapes of New Hampshire with love and empathy. Comparisons will inevitably (and deservedly) be made between Wild Punch and the short stories of James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway and Raymond Carver. Like Joyce especially, Lea displays enormous empathy for his characters.”
At the Norwich Bookstore, reservations recommended.
