THE RYO LODGE is an outrageous comedy/drama that takes place in 1969 in the sleepy, yet strange town of Cowchip Alabama. It is the story of a criminal with a dream, driven from his lair in Tennessee, who winds up in old Cowchip town.This character driven story of one criminal's desire to rule them all is so rich in characters and description that you'll wonder if Cowchip is real...and you wouldn't be the first.The hero, Norm, (No relation to the author) who himself is a Yankee, comes to Cowchip in the dead of the night and sets about to build the greatest crime organization the world has ever known using native southern talent with a little help from mercenaries from all over.His plan? Own and operate a so called "hunting lodge" deep in the woods. Bring in rich and powerful Yankees and fleece them.Oh, but there is more. There is the "Cowchip Grape Stomp Festival of the Three Virgins ceremony. Jenny, the love interest. Spud Mashborn, the second in command. Murt, the official Huntmaster, and of course, Drawers, failed man killer and consummate hot dog chef. And lest we forget, a smelly old one legged fiddle player named Mutt Matthews. And that's just for starters!Watch for Sheriff Randy Richards who threatens the whole operation. And then there is the deadly...gallinippers. You'll love them. Ouch!A monstrous cast of loveable and deadly characters supports this major novel of the new south of 1969 just as man is walking on the moon.This is one you'll be singing about to your friends and neighbors, because you won't be able to get it out of your head!Guaranteed to delight, or when you visit THE RYO LODGE your first piece of "Norm's No Crap All You Can Eat Chitlin Pizza" is on the house.About seven seconds after you finish this book you'll be SCREAMING for more! Purchase it. Tell all your friends to grab a copy, and then there will be more! The fate of all of your new friends in Cowchip Alabama rests in your hands!