Title: The Drowning of Stephan Jones Author: Bette Greene Published by: Putnam, 1991 ISBN: 0-553-07437-7 [hardcover , 217 pages]
For Carla, Rachetville, Arkansas, would be heaven on earth if only handsome Andy Harris would show some interest in her. While attempting to attract Andy's attention at work, Carla notices two men shopping in his father's store who are not locals. As the men discuss their household purchases, it becomes evident that they are gay.Andy's reaction to the men surprises Carla, but she is so blinded by her infatuation that she manages to overlook his faults. But when Andy convinces his pals to help him harass the "sodomites," explaining that his cause is just because it is rooted in his religious convictions, Carla finds it harder to deny Andy's darker side.
Andy's obsession with the gay men ultimately leads to a night of murderous violence.
For Carla, the truth behind Andy's actions can no longer be denied, and she must decide before the trial which side she's on and what she stands for.
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