"Chalfant proves a novel can be dramatic, mysterious, suspenseful and humorous without crossing lines of decency."
- The Oklahoman

"Patrick Chalfant's 'When the Levee Breaks' is a lyrical, layered story about discovering value in the midst of loss. In fact, this debut novel is seasoned with such history, heart, and wisdom that it seems like a sequel to our own experience." - Teresa Miller

'When The Levee Breaks' isn't just an excellent coming-of-age story set in rural America; it's also a nuanced meditation on honor and responsibility, crime and punishment, the nature of evil, and the potential for both nastiness and nobility that lies within us all." - John Wooley

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