The Coyotes of Carthage: A Political Thriller That Unravels the Dark Side of American Politics in a Small Southern Town

by Steven Wright

In his experience, Americans enjoy nothing more than denying their neighbors happiness.

“Aren’t elections about getting people to like you?” “That’s a common misconception. Elections are about getting voters to hate others.”

Trust is an essential element of betrayal. A truism so simple, so fundamental, that it should appear inside a fortune cookie.

“Tell me honestly, though, why you this sad? What woman’s done you wrong?” “Tell me honestly, what woman hasn’t?”