“Dale's family is like that. Let the Law come within twenty yards of them, and every male over the age of six--uncles, brother, father, cousins--starts lying his fool head off. Dale says it's genetic. Miss Lana says that's poppycock.” — Sheila Turnage Copy Share Image
“That's how we lose people...detail by detail, day by day, until they're pale, pale memories.” — Sheila Turnage Copy Share Image
“I'm Baptist. So far, Fast or Never is the only speeds I got with forgiving.” — Sheila Turnage Copy Share Image
“There's no limit to what some people will say, and what others will believe.” — Sheila Turnage Copy Share Image
“For me, it was a Gold Star day. I'd identified an enemy, and I'd made a life decision: I might come home tore up… — Sheila Turnage Copy Share Image
“Some people look like they were born on a clothes hanger. Not me. I look more like I was born in a dryer.” — Sheila Turnage Copy Share Image
“If you like old cars detective, eastern North Carolina is perfect for you” he said smoothing his tie. “We have oodles of vintage vehicles… — Sheila Turnage Copy Share Image
“Listen to me. We're born over and over, day by day. When you feel lost, let the stars sing you to sleep. You'll always… — Sheila Turnage Copy Share Image
“You what?" Dale yelped, looking like I'd handed him something dead. "You ain't writing during summer vacation, are you? I'm pretty sure that's against… — Sheila Turnage Copy Share Image
“You don't have a plan, do you? I knew it," he said, his eyes filling with tears. "I knew not to come to a… — Sheila Turnage Copy Share Image
