Did you know the Virgin Mary had an evil twin? Neither did the colorful residents of Steadfast, Kentucky until she showed up, declared herself Myrtle, and set about sabotaging their annual Ham Happening—a three-day celebration of all things pork. The fate of the town is left to young festival president Tancy Sloane, a rebel in her own right, who must decide whether to stop the renegade saint…or join her. Unfortunately, those closest to Tancy are too busy drowning in their own drama to be of any help. Her best friend Miss Rosalind, the outrageous, three hundred pound owner of Miss R’s Charm School and Psychic Emporium, is struggling to turn six gangly girls into women worthy of winning the title of Miss Ham Honey. Tancy’s favorite niece, Mary Sue Ann, is plotting to use her herd of performing pigs to capture the crown and end the barbaric festival forever. Her egomaniacal husband is completely consumed with creating the world’s best barbecue, while possibly having an affair. And, a sinister socialite is bent on deadly revenge. Throw in the topics of same sex marriage, veganism, big hair, genetic engineering, and the cult of celebrity, and you have it.
THE MIRACLE OF MYRTLE: SAINT GONE WILD is sweet tea with a big shot of bourbon and a healthy splash of the supernatural. Settle in with this Laugh Out Loud Southern Fiction and prepare for a party on every page.
