SOLVED. Fiction, mystery —about a young boy whose family owns and lives at a drive in movie theater. It is set in Texas I believe and there is a murder mystery

[Audrey Rachal]

I cannot remember the author but think “the red line”is in the title. It’s about a young boy whose family owns and lives at a drive in movie theater. It is set in Texas I believe and there is a murder mystery in the story. The author is a man

[Audrey Rachal]

FOUND IT !!!!
It’s “ A Fine Dark Line” by Joe R Lansdale

[El]

A Fine Dark Line for the click for any future searches. Glad you found your book, Audrey.