Dry Lightning is a novel by Marion Montgomery that tells the story of a man named Tom who is struggling to come to terms with his past and find his place in the world. Tom has spent much of his life on the road, drifting from place to place and never quite settling down. But when he receives news that his father has died, Tom returns to his hometown in rural Alabama to attend the funeral and confront the ghosts of his past.As Tom reconnects with old friends and family members, he begins to uncover the secrets of his childhood and the events that led him to flee his hometown in the first place. Along the way, he must confront his own demons and make difficult choices about his future.Dry Lightning is a powerful exploration of family, identity, and the search for meaning in a world that can often seem cruel and unforgiving. With its vivid descriptions of the rural South and its complex characters, this novel is a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary Southern literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.