The Shotgun Rule

Four friends go looking for a little trouble—and find it—in this “dark but brilliant portrait of the way many teenage boys live in America” (The Washington Post Book World), from the acclaimed author of Caught Stealing.

“[An] unforgettable blend of humor and horrific violence.”—Chicago Tribune

“[The Shotgun Rule is] Greek tragedy on speed.”—San Francisco Chronicle

Blood spilled on the asphalt of this town long years gone has left a stain, and it’s spreading. Not that a thing like that matters ...