John Dufresne

Louisiana Power & Light

Reissues of three favorite novels by “a generous and lyric storyteller” (San Francisco Chronicle) known for his tragicomic voice and unforgettable characters.

Billy Wayne is the sole survivor of his oddball line of marginal folk. When he acquires a priestly vocation it seems likely he will be the last Fontana, until hearing a young woman’s confession propels him into an impulsive marriage.


John Dufresne’s other works of fiction include Johnny Too Bad. He is also the author of a book on fiction writing: The Lie That Tells a Truth. He lives in Dania Beach, Florida.

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Love Warps the Mind a Little

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Deep in the Shade of Paradise

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January 2008 / trade paper / ISBN 978-0-393-33052-6
5 1/2" x 8 1/4" / 320 pages / Fiction
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