The Life and Death of Bayou Billy

by C.L. Bevill

William ‘Bayou Billy’ McCall is an infamous outlaw who dies ignominiously at a very old age. He leaves behind a mixed history of anti-heroism and unethical immorality in the form of legends and tall tales. The two towns in which Bayou Billy simultaneously lived, Sawdust City, Texas, and Albie, Louisiana, immediately begin to bicker over which one will get to bury the notorious criminal and thus achieve the prominence that goes with the burial. Pascal Waterford, the mayor of Sawdust City and a die-hard alcoholic, is cheered by Bayou Billy’s death. He knows that Billy has previously promised his body to Sawdust City in exchange for free utilities. The gain of a tourism attraction in the form of a famous felon’s gravesite will save Sawdust City from economic ruin and salve Pascal’s scruples. Ophelia Rector, a prominent citizen of Albie and owner of the local mortuary, knows of Billy’s similar promise to the mayor of Albie for cessation of taxes and complimentary utilities. Her loving pet project is the restoration of Albie’s cemetery and the promotion of the same into a grand memorial park. Her need for control over Bayou Billy’s cadaver is obsession personified. Both Pascal and Ophelia will fight to the bitter end to discover how low each can sink in their efforts to obtain the rotting corpse of a dislikeable man whose fame was more prestigious than the man himself.

Genres: Fiction, Paranormal, Mystery, Ebooks

436 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 24, 2010

About the author

C.L. Bevill has been in the U.S. Army, cleaned floors, a graphic illustrator, a therapist, and a stay at home mother. She lives in the Alabama area with her husband and daughter and keeps plugging away at the next great American novel.

Reviews

[Kim]

This book is stupid. You can't unread it. What it does do is wrap you into asking, "What's next?" And thus keeps you going until the bitter end. Do yourself a favor: Don't start!

[Charlene]

An absolutely, ridiculously funny romp. You can't help feel for the residents in these towns, and you actually find yourself caring about Bayou Billy when no one else does. If you are looking for a hilarious, silly book, you have found it.

[Melody]

An humorous story of two towns, well a mayor and an undertaker fighting over the remains of Bayou Billy, a folk hero thief who committed the last robbery of a Mississippi steam boat. Pretty funny story but kind of slow. Not as much a page turner as some of the authors other books.

[Sarah]

Wasn't worth the time it took to read it. I'm glad it didn't cost me anything.

[Dana Collins]

wow this was soooo funny loved it

[Amy]

LOL FUNNY!!!

[L Hostetler]

Absolutely the most entertaining book I have ever read. it made me laugh out loud. I will read more by this author. I recommend this to anyone wanting a fun read.

[Cindy Fesgen]

Interesting

[Dan]

not bad

[Megan Kelosiwang]

Another enjoyable romp from C.L. Bevill. I love the quirky characters and madcap storyline.

[Christina B.]

Hilarious!! A very fun read.

[Taylor]

so far I have read 2 chapters and I gotta tell you; this is hard to read while my husband is sleeping next to me. I just want to laugh out loud so much. it is funny.

[Samantha]

Loved it

[Renataberger]

Very hard to read. I have picked it up several times and tried. I just don't enjoy this one as I have all her other books .

[Kendra West-barry]

Hilarious!

[Val]

Very entertaining. This author is really growing on me!