Masterfully crafted by Sybil Watters, ‘DIXIE Book One: Open Roads’ perfectly captures the culture, people and struggles of the Deep South as it was forty years ago. This compelling new series twists fact and fiction to tell the story of a troubled young man who, while he has his family’s best interests at heart, is forced to struggle with haunting demons that often choose immorality over integrity. Everything collides into a thick cocktail of suspense that is garnering critical acclaim from coast to coast as a “redneck revolution” sweeps the nation.
Whitefish, MT -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/16/2014 -- Whitefish, Montana – America’s Deep South boasts a fascinating if often uneasy history. Known for its passionate people and their unwavering commitment to embracing culture, it has also long been a subject for some of the nation’s most powerful fiction. However, Sybil Watters’ ‘DIXIE’ series is unlike anything written before.
Watters has stormed the literary scene with gusto to not only tell a story that captures the heart and struggles of the Deep South in the 1960s and 1970s, but takes it to the ‘next level’ by ensuring each page oozes with accurate turns of phrase and even contains dialogue true to the region’s accent. The series’ first volume, ‘Open Roads’, has many readers commenting that it’s like actually being there with protagonist Billy Pierce – a complicated and troubled man.
Synopsis:
Back when they first called him “Wild Bill,” Billy Pierce was an original redneck, in the truest and least demeaning sense of the word, scalding his skin under the sweltering Georgia sun to put food on the table for his growing family. That is, until he met ol’ Dixie and all hell broke loose.
“Dixie” details the deeply haunting and troubled life of a young man in the Deep South in the 1960s-70s, constantly at war with his own demons and promoted by a sinister man in the ways of running shine, driving fast cars, cavorting with loose women and inadvertently gaining sole insight into a secret, southern-style organized crime network, historically known as the “Dixie Mafia” . Always trying to do the right thing by the love of his life; a beautiful, religious and spirited local, he finds himself torn by his angry nature and constantly tormented by his own failures and irresponsible actions.
“The narrative is provocative and entirely relevant, with Billy serving as a disturbed microcosm of the region itself. I’m firm in my belief that writing fiction isn’t about just putting together a good story, but remaining faithful to the people and setting you’re basing it around. That’s why I have gone to great lengths to ensure that the book is literally like holding a piece of the Deep South in your hands.”
Continuing, “’Book Two: Ramble On’ and ‘Book Three: Born & Bred’ will be released very soon. Each raises the bar and rocks the boat a little harder, proving the ‘redneck revolution’ sweeping our country all started in Dixie! If you want to know that I’m talking about, stick with the series.”
Pre-release, the novel has garnered a string of rave reviews.
One reader comments, “Very captivating! Sounds like "Sons" meets the “South"....anxious to read more!”
Another adds, “Already pulled in! The characters have my curiosity! I love the imagery and their accents are what really draw me in. Ready to read!!!”
‘DIXIE Book One: Open Roads’ is available September 22, 2014 nationwide on all major electronic outlets and also via: http://www.dixiebookseries.com
About Sybil Watters
Sybil Watters is a former attorney with a love for literature and creative writing. Watters has written many short stories and published numerous articles on various topics of interest, but delivers her long-awaited, debut novel DIXIE after living in the deep south and developing a strong affinity for the distinct culture.
Watters now lives and writes quietly in the mountains with her husband and four rescue dogs.