Friday Calls

by E. Vernon F. Glenn

On one Indian summer Friday night, things happen that change the course of hundreds of lives. In Winston-Salem, a tobacco and mill town in central North Carolina, people like to relax as the weekend comes nigh, and depending on whether they sit above or below the salt, they'll do so in different ways. Both the well-to-do and the less-thans are wizened practitioners of the art of steam blowing, all in the name of fun and respite. And in doing so, violence and deceit and sadness mingle with money and alcohol to create a dangerous, crackling third rail of despair. And the story is never exactly as it seems to be. This is a work of fiction built upon two true events that happened within hours of each other. All the players are entwined, a basket of snakes and innocents that are penned into embracing one another. The more things change, the more they stay the same. As E. B. White famously and drily noted, "It's never just one thing..."

300 pages, Hardcover

Published February 26, 2019

About the author

A native Tar Heel, E. Vernon F. Glenn was educated not only at Choate, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest University School of Law, but also by digging deep ditches, running a jackhammer, and hauling block and bricks every summer to the tune of starting at 60 cents an hour. Glenn has been a practicing litigator for more than 40 years and adores the courtroom, as well as Southern people. Glenn now lives in Charleston, South Carolina, and too has a perch in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He also finds his way back to Chapel Hill on a happy and regular basis. Friday Calls is Glenn’s first novel, and he is currently working on its sequel.

Reviews

[kay whitlock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great storyline about life above and below the bar.in late 1950's and \or early 60's Winston Salem. Mr. Glenn makes fun references to fabled places such as Greene's Supper Club in Greensboro, and some of the performers who played there and at The Plantation like Sam Cooke, Moms Mabley, and Brother Dave. More likely than not, most would hope they had a little Eddie Terrill in themselves. Mr. Glenn 's professional expertise is surely reflected in Terrill's quick thinking and ability to cut through the "noise" while representing . his clients. Here's hoping a much deserved sequel is in the works!

[Diana Hyatt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Read

This was a really fascinating novel. It was very interesting to see the different storylines unfold and how they came together at the end. I would be interested in learning more about some of the events that inspired this novel, but it sounds like it pretty well covered up!

[James Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining Story!

The characters are interesting in all their shadiness, the prose is excellent, and the story is fun to read. Looking forward to the next book.