When Buck Lewis accepts the job of sheriff of Marbledale County in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains, he expects nothing more serious than getting old Jean Norris's cat out of her tree at least once a week. But his simple life of Marlboros, ice-cold Mountain Dew, and the regular visit to the local whorehouse is about to be turned upside down.

Stan Stephens, the identical twin brother of the local Baptist preacher, is looking for revenge, and when Stan gets out of prison, he heads for Marbledale County and his pound of flesh. Kidnapping, murder, sexual deviation, and pure old-fashioned orneriness is Stan's calling card and Buck, along with his faithful companion, Elvis, are caught in the middle.

Climaxing on Christmas Night and right in the middle of the house of fallen angels, the good people of Marbledale County will never forget when they went dancing with the devil.

Ben E. Terry was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and has spent his life surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains. His writing inspirations come from the tall tales told by the colorful characters of the Tennessee Valley and from his own very active imagination. An avid reader, he also enjoys fishing with his brothers and listening to Irish melodies. He lives in Mascot, Tennessee, with his wife of twenty-nine years, Jean, and their cat, The Prince of the Empire. This is his first novel.