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After living in Ankara, Turkey, and Pittsburgh, Gary S. Minder landed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at the beginning of school desegregation. He is one of nearly six hundred graduates from the powerhouse melting pot of Central High School. Over the years, he has called Chicago, Boston, Seattle, and Portland home before returning to Tuscaloosa in 2006.

The Education of Asa Paxton is Gary S. Minder's debut novel and the first installment of the Haint Blue Series.
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Gary Minder liked Ellie's review of The Education of Asa Paxton: Coming of Age in the Heart of Dixie (Haint Blue, #1): "This book provides a great depiction of the Jim Crow South, with all its heart & soul, comfort & discontent. I found myself instantly captivated by the story that unfolded, and found the characters to be immediately lovable — each with remarkably int" Read more of this review »
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