Bouffe Est Chouette

Dive into the darkly humorous and utterly bizarre world of Fatchakulla with Ned Crabb's singular novel, "Bouffe Est Chouette" (translated to "Grub's Up"). This rare find, originally published in French as part of the esteemed FOLIO collection, offers a chilling and darkly comic journey into the heart of a backwater Alabama town plagued by a gruesome and mysterious killer. Forget sleepy Southern charm; Fatchakulla is a simmering cauldron of inbred eccentrics, lurking alligators, and now, something far more sinister. Ned Crabb, an Alabaman journalist who honed his craft at The Wall Street Journal, delivers a narrative that is both unnerving and strangely captivating. "Bouffe Est Chouette" is his only known novel, making it a true collector's item for fans of genre fiction and those seeking unique voices in Southern literature. The story unfolds amidst the sweltering heat and eerie stillness of the Fatchakulla swamps. A wave of horrifying murders grips the community, leaving a trail of dismembered bodies and terrified residents. Victims range from the town's most reprehensible characters to seemingly innocent individuals, all falling prey to a predator who devours their flesh and scatters their remains to the wind. One head here, a severed limb there... Fatchakulla has gained a gruesome new notoriety, overshadowing its reputation for degenerate families and alligator encounters. Panic spreads like wildfire. Whispers of ghosts and vengeful spirits fill the air, and no one feels safe. Even the formidable Flozetta, known for her imposing presence, becomes a victim of the unseen horror. The question is: What is terrorizing Fatchakulla? Is it a creature from the depths of the swamp, a malevolent entity unleashed upon the town, or something even more disturbing lurking within the community itself? "Bouffe Est Chouette" is more than just a horror story; it's a darkly satirical exploration of small-town paranoia, Southern gothic tropes, and the grotesque underbelly of human nature. Crabb's writing is sharp, witty, and unafraid to push boundaries, creating a truly unforgettable reading experience. The book's relative obscurity adds to its mystique, making it a must-have for collectors of rare and unusual fiction. This FOLIO edition pocket book offers a tangible link to a literary oddity, a glimpse into a world where humor and horror collide in the most unexpected ways. If you enjoy authors like Joe R. Lansdale, Flannery O'Connor (with a lot more gore), or early John Carpenter films, "Bouffe Est Chouette" is waiting to shock and delight you. Don't miss your chance to own this exceptionally rare and intriguing novel.