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The Goldwyn County
Candy Ban
In Goldwyn County, candy is a crime. Judge Meeks and his civilian deputies, TATTLED, have made sure of that. Chat Kelley knows the rules, so when he finds a hidden stash, he knows he should walk away. Instead, he falls in with the cunning Jimmy Sweetwater, finding himself on the front lines of a war against the town's most vicious kid, whose one true talent happens to be cruelty. It’s a fight that threatens to define who he becomes.
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“A clever, nostalgic adventure about friendship in a world where growing up means breaking the rules.”
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“Beneath the humor there’s a thoughtful look at friendship, authority, and finding your backbone. A quick, engaging read that’s both funny and quietly meaningful.”
- Cathie G. (Amazon)
— ABOUT THE AUTHOR
J. Z. Zerber is drawn to the lines that separate the individual from the crowd. His debut novel, The Goldwyn County Candy Ban, explores what happens when authority trades freedom for control.He gravitates toward stories that challenge collective certainties and defend personal agency.Born in Mexico City, Zerber now lives in Pensacola, Florida, not far from the forgotten towns and backroads that inspired Goldwyn County. He is currently working on deepening the peculiar logic of its residents.
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