God's country

In Percival Everett's God's Country, Curt Marder, a gambler and cheat, embarks on a quest to reclaim his lost farm, wife, and dog from a band of hooligans. He enlists the help of Bubba, the West's most skilled tracker, and a wayward child named Jake. As this unlikely trio traverses the desolate landscape, they encounter a colorful cast of characters, including a scurrilous preacher, a flamboyant prostitute, and General Custer in a nightgown, with Marder's survival often depending on Bubba's reluctant heroism. This novel offers a wickedly funny and haunting reimagining of the American western.