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Delphic Oracle U.S.A.

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In Delphic Oracle U.S.A. by Steven Mayfield, a small midwestern town becomes the epicentre of mysterious and unsettling events when a seemingly clairvoyant boy appears, proclaiming knowledge of secrets and unsolved crimes. As tensions rise, the residents grapple with their loyalties and beliefs, drawing readers into a gripping tale of intrigue and psychological suspense.
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Delphic Oracle U.S.A.

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It is 1925 when a love affair between enchantress Maggie Westinghouse and con man July Pennybaker upends the small town of Miagrammesto Station, tumbles it about, and sets it back down as Delphic Oracle, Nebraska. Will their love fulfil its destiny?

The narrator of this wry, entertaining novel, Father Peter Goodfellow, weaves back and forth in time to answer that question. Along the way, he introduces the Goodfellows, the Penrods, and the Thorntonsβ€”families whose members include a perpetual runaway, a man with religion but no faith, a man with faith but no religion, a boy known as Samson the Methodist, a know-it-all librarian who seems to actually know everything, a quartet of confused midsummer lovers, and a skeleton unearthed in a vacant lot.

Funny, poignant, and occasionally tragic, their histories are part of how a place at the confluence of the Platte, Loup, and Missouri River Valleys became home to the long-lost Oracle of Delphi.

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Steven Mayfield's Delphic Oracle U.S.A. is celebrated for its captivating narrative and quirky cast of characters. Described as a witty and heartfelt tale, it presents a vibrant small-town setting where eccentricities are embraced. With humour and charm, the story unfolds through a series of delightful, unpredictable adventures that span generations, offering both laughter and poignant reflections on humanity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781646032921

Publisher: Regal House Publishing LLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Regal House Publishing LLC

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 353g

Pages: 298

About the Author

Steven Mayfield is the author of Treasure of the Blue Whale, and a past recipient of the Mari Sandoz Prize for fiction and a 2021 Silver Medalist for the Benjamin Franklin and Nautilus Book Awards. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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