The Gospel Singer

Harry Crews
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To the dirt poor town of Enigma, Georgia, a local farm boy returns as a prosperous faith healer. Though the townsfolk give way to a mindless idolization, the Gospel Singer is tormented by the extent of his deception and is forced to admit his corrupt activities.
Genres: FictionSouthern GothicSouthernClassicsLiterary FictionGothicNovelsLiteratureAmericanAudiobook
300 Pages

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