New York:: Henry Holt,, (1987.). Near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.. 1st trade paperback printing. Although it is hard to believe now, this novel was rejected by many publishers before Louisana State University took it on. A beautifully written account of a man who finally finds some direction in his life. A country and western singer who served two years in Angola for manslaughter, Iry heads west to the Bitteroot ranch of fellow prisoner Buddy Riordan, but he and the Riordan family are caught up in the conflict around a local pulp mill. 241 pp.

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Burke's novel tells the story of Iry Paret, paroled for manslaughter, and trying to rebuild his life in a quiet Montana ranch owned by a friend's father, Frank Riordan. However, Frank is trying to shut down the local toilet paper mill, the number one cause of pollution in the town, as well as the number one employer! Can Iry avoid the eye of the sherrif and not earn the enmity of the town?

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Bookseller: Bookfever.com, IOBA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 57870
Title: THE LOST GET-BACK BOOGIE.
Author: Burke, James Lee
Book Condition: Used - Near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0807113344
ISBN 13: 9780807113349
Publisher: Henry Holt,
Place of Publication: New York:
Date Published: (1987.)
Keywords: louisiana, montana, bitteroot mountains, drug use, angola prison,
Bookseller catalogs: Mystery - Suspense & Detective Fiction;

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