Thomas Blaylock

The Night They Waked Uncle Bob: the Life of the Sheriff of Rex Parish Thomas Blaylock

THE NIGHT THEY WAKED UNCLE BOB is one of the best books ofnostalgia and humor to appear on the Southern Literature scene in years. Fullof old time philosophy, life and activity, each of the scenarios reveals a newfacet in the life of Uncle Bob (who was sheriff of Rex Parish for over fiftyyears).¿¿ You will meet unusual Cajuncharacters like Annie, the town gossip and doomsayer and the unforgettable"Professor" as they intersect the life and activity of the sheriff. You willwatch in awe as the sheriff weaves his web in his war with the mafia. You willwonder at the arrest of a prostitute who soon became Uncle Bob's housekeeperand life long companion. You will see how the sheriff keeps peace duringprohibition and at the same time maintains his personal flow of home madewhiskey. Of course, there is "Gator", thefirst man Uncle Bob ever killed in line of duty and don't forget his Chinesementor, Mr. Wong¿ who taught Uncle Bobhow to fight, how to live and how to think. Above all, you will meet Uncle Bob andrelive some of his outstanding life and civil accomplishments.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿