The Prairie Spy: Who Shot the Dryer? and Other Stories from the Home Front

by Alan "Lindy" Linda

This collection brings together the best of Alan Lindy’s “The Prairie Spy” columns, which he has been writing for more than 25 years. The columns bring colorful characters to life and draw upon his life experiences in New York Mills, Minnesota, ranging from hilarious dialogs with talking appliances to poignant tales of his time in Vietnam. With his unique Midwestern style, Lindy’s vision has been described as the perfect blend of Alfred Hitchcock and Garrison Keillor.

160 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2012

Reviews

[Catherine Mustread · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I would have appreciated this more as a weekly column — which it was — the humor stands out but perhaps is most appreciated in small doses. Ranges from talking appliances, family issues and serving in Viet Nam.