Used - Acceptable. A fine dark line. And an undetected menace simmers under the heat that clings to … The main characters of this mystery, fiction story are Stanley Mitchel, . A Fine Dark Line; Published: Oct-2003 . Dark Tourism: A Fine Line Between Curiousity and Exploitation. 2 Answers This multi-tasker is one of Rodney’s favorites, a standout formula that effectively addresses fine lines and wrinkles, as well as other common eye area concerns such as dark circles and puffiness. Are you sure you want to remove A Fine Dark LIne from this list? A Fine Dark Line by Joe R. Lansdale . The kids listen idly to rockabilly on the radio and waste their weekends at the Dairy Queen. ARTICLES. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. I discovered A Fine Dark Line by Joe R. Lansdale in a list by Corey Smith at Amazon.com that featured Coming-of-Age Horror/Suspense novels. This edition is on 0 lists. Ah, those wonderful 1950s. LibraryThing is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers As well, answers may be filled in. If Mark Twain had written To Kill a Mockingbird or Summer of ’42, it might sound something like Dick Hill’s reading of A Fine Dark Line. A fine dark line, Joe R. Lansdale Resource Information The item A fine dark line, Joe R. Lansdale represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Mid-Continent Public Library . [Joe R Lansdale; Dick Hill] -- When a young man enters the underworld of his East Texas home, he discovers a cache of love letters by a murdered girl and experiences his first encounters with blues music, racism, and lost dreams. The kids listen idly to rockabilly on the radio and waste their weekends at the Dairy Queen. Read Chapter 1. View all covers for A Fine Dark Line (logged in users can change User Preferences to always display covers on this page) Reviews Review by Edward Bryant (2003) in Locus, #507 April 2003 The summer of 1958 is a traumatic time for the protagonist as he learns about sex, incest, homosexuality, and wife beating while someone tries to kill him. Paperback This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It’s a story told in the first person by its 13-year-old protagonist, Stanley Mitchell. Rating: Pages: 320 . Lastly, may be missing components, e.g. The first edition of the novel was published in 2003, and was written by Joe R. Lansdale. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. I can barely see the second line. It came back with a dark line and a very light faint line. A Fine Dark LIne / Lists. A young boy is consumed by the contents of an old tin box that caries the secrets of a small town's past. For blissfully ignorant thirteen-year-old Stanly Mitchell, the end of innocence comes with his discovery of an old trove of passionate yet troubled love letters that lead him to a long-ago house fire and the tragic deaths of two very different young women. No lists yet! A FINE DARK LINE begins shortly after the Mitchels purchase a drive-in movie theater in the East Texas town of Dewmont. Classic Catalog | Contact Us; Search Limit There is a fine line between just visiting historical landmarks and visiting dark tourism sites. If you handed me a A Fine Dark Line> without telling me the author, I still would have known it was a Joe R. Lansdale work with the first page or so.In his distinctive style, Lansdale weaves a story of a young boy living in 1950s Texas and some past events that come back to haunt the then present. 4 minutes ago: 17 weeks pregnant mother Question: Hi i have got a fine dark black line in my naval area, what does that indicate? Signe by the author (Inventory #: Embry 166753) $20. A FINE DARK LINE, for all it's dark content, is a magical story, capable of transporting a reader back to the 1950's era of Rock 'n' Roll, drive-in movies, pony tails, soda jerks and much more. When What Who Comment; 40 seconds ago: Books interest in reading (list) - diff. Mysterious $24.95 (320p) ISBN 978-0-89296-729-2. Any dark line which appears in your nail & runs from the nail bed to the free edge (white end of the nail) should be checked out. Slight bump to upper front corner, else fine in fine dust jacket, in mylar cover. first edition 2003. by Lansdale, Joe R. Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2003. Recent Activity. The dark dullness under my eyes has noticeably lightened up and my fine lines aren’t as defined.” The best way to apply eye cream Now that you have … Praise for A Fine Dark Line: “Funny, scary, heartwarming, heart-pounding, Tom Sawyer–ish, Huck Finn–ish, provocative, evocative, sometimes actually wise: the best ever from talented Lansdale—a genre-crossing tour de force to spark the most jaded appetites.” Used - Good. If the 'line' is a ridge in the actual nail then it's OK but if it's a pigmented line it needs checking by a dermatologist. Marie Esquivel Tello: Removed Deep trouble from the list. When I experienced a miscarriage, both lines were very dark, but when I had regular pregnancies I had faint lines. Get this from a library! FINE DARK LINE, however, is more than a mystery story. Dustjacket by John Picacio. Request an Image. Remember to clear the cache and close the browser window. Purchase: Share: Description; It is the summer of 1958 in Dewmont, Texas, a town the great American postwar boom passed by. It is, ultimately, the tale of a time not so long gone but vanished completely nonetheless. It is the summer of 1958 in Dewmont, Texas, a town the great American postwar boom passed by. A Fine Dark Line [Signed] New York: Mysterious Press, 2003. A Fine Dark Line by Lansdale, Joe R.. Click to read more about A Fine Dark Line by Joe R. Lansdale. Sometimes we travel to see a beautiful landscape, a precious artifact or a well-known painting. Item in acceptable condition including possible liquid damage. This book grabbed me from the very first pages – not with scary deeds or happenings — but with a genuine and poignant description of Stanley’s boyhood experiences. Mysterious Press. A FINE DARK LINE Joe R. Lansdale, Author. Synopsis: It is the summer of 1958 in Dewmont, Texas, a town the great American postwar boom passed by. First U.K. edition. A Fine Dark Line. The darkness of Joe R. Lansdale's "A Fine Dark Line" comes not from the manufactured horror of monsters or the supernatural. Is this pregnancy or an early miscarriage? More By and About This Author. Jump to: General, Art, Business, Computing, Medicine, Miscellaneous, Religion, Science, Slang, Sports, Tech, Phrases We found one dictionary with English definitions that includes the word a fine dark line: Click on the first link on a line below to go directly to a page where "a fine dark line" is defined. A Fine Dark Line. A Fine Dark Line. The kids listen idly to rockabilly on the radio and waste their weekends at … Lansdale uses the mystery as a vehicle to explore the cultural landscape, race relations and sexual mores of the 1950s. A Fine Dark Line is a fine dark novel that should be welcomed by long-time fans and first-time readers alike. 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