The County Fair Queen

The County Fair Queen

Author: Lance Lansdale Listening Length: 8h 36m

Everyone loves a comeback. Its been fifteen years since former boyband member and wine vineyard heir Phillip Firecracker retreated from the spotlight. Since then, hes been happy enough living out the rest of his days as a recluse, with only his murderous tabby, and unpaid intern -slash- best (only) friend for companion...

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For the duration of the ride to Fletcher Family Vineyard, Rivers droned on about the muscadine grape and its many uses. When we pulled up to the iron gates, Rivers opened the keypad case and smashed in the code like he had all the right in the world to do so. I gaped at him, unsure who the hell gave him free access to my family's home. Once he opened the gate, we drove down the quarter-mile driveway leading up to the three-story antebellum home.

"My God. It's like something out of a movie," Jordan said.