Paris Trout: A Novel

Paris Trout is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that explores the dark underbelly of a small Southern town in the aftermath of World War II.

When respected citizen Paris Trout murders a fourteen-year-old black girl, the event exposes the hypocrisies and class distinctions of Cotton Point, Georgia.

As the trial looms, Trout's indifference haunts his defense lawyer, while his festering paranoia warps his timid, quiet wife.

Trout himself moves closer to madness as he becomes obsessed with his cause—and his vendettas.

With a fidelity of detail and an ear for speech that is rare in contemporary literature, Pete Dexter captures the essence of the Deep South in this masterpiece.

Don't miss out on this psychological spellbinder that will take your breath away and probably interfere with your sleep.