Paxon Chute: A Novel about Life and Other Funny Things in the Texas Hill Country

Renewed rumors of a lost treasure have brought more tourists than usual to the historic Texas Hill Country town of Paxon Chute and overworked park ranger Edgar Rerd can't keep them all in check. With a new baby and his wife's income on hold, their debt rises as Edgar struggles to keep his head above water. Things look brighter when childhood friend and slick businessman Marlon Ezell returns home with a chrome-plated development that could pay off big for Edgar, but at what expense to Paxon Chute and its quirky residents? Find out more about the town of Paxon Chute at www.paxonchute.com, and search for the Paxon Chute community and its residents on Facebook.

For years people have been telling Keith Cartlidge he should write a novel. He finally believed them and poured his vision of small town life into Paxon Chute: A Novel about Life and Other Funny Things in the Texas Hill Country, the first offering in the Paxon Chute series. Keith lives in Texas with his wife and three children. www.keithcartlidge.com