Carnival Wolves

This book is magic, its language like incantation--proof of a brilliant mind and hands at work. I have read it a number of times and its organization is uncanny and ingenious, how it can operate like a novel and a short story collection. The chapter entitled Death's Door is one of the most finely crafted stories I've ever read anywhere. Another chapter was lauded by the O. Henry Award folks. Do yourself a favor. Read his book and tell a friend. Mr. Rock is deserving of the recognition.

This book takes you on cross-country tour of America, shows you some believable and interesting people, in places on and off the beaten track. The people described are the mainstream america we have been waiting to be shown. Each chapter is a story that can stand on its own, which makes for great summer reading.