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In the remarkable followup to her critically acclaimed short story collectionRed Ant House Ann Cummins crafts an absorbing novel of the American Southwest.Yellowcake introduces us to two unforgettable familiesthe IrishCatholicMahoneys and the Navajo Attcityswho despite their differences are joinedthrough shared history and tragedy. Two decades ago Ryland Mahoney and WoodyAttcity had both worked processing the radioactive concentrate yellowcake in aNew Mexican uranium mill. Now both men are facing terminal illness.Woodysdaughter is convinced that the mine is to blame and is determined to help herfather fight for compensation. But Ryland wants no part of dredging up theirpastor acknowledging his futurechoosing instead to focus on his owndaughters upcoming marriage. Cumminss complex and fascinating charactersshine through in a gripping read that is radiant with heartache and humor andthe possibility of redemption. «
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