Feast Day of Fools

Sheriff Hackberry Holland navigates the dusty streets of a small border town in Southwest Texas, a place ripe with complexities and hidden dangers. Balancing the demands of his badge with the realities of the tumultuous community, he embodies both authority and compassion. Hackberry grapples with his own demons while striving to maintain peace in a town where lawfulness often collides with lawlessness.

The narrative immerses readers in a vivid landscape, populated by a cast of characters who bring both warmth and chaos to Hackberry’s world. His relationships intertwine with the lives of locals and transients, reflecting the interconnected nature of their struggles. Each encounter reveals layers of humanity, driving home the idea that good and evil coexist, often in surprising ways.

As tension mounts, the sheriff finds himself facing a web of violence, betrayal, and moral ambiguity. The stakes are high, and Hackberry must draw upon his experiences and intuition to navigate the treacherous waters that threaten to engulf his town.

Burke crafts a tale that resonates beyond the tumult of small-town life, presenting profound questions about justice, loyalty, and the very essence of what it means to protect one’s home. Readers are drawn into a richly textured narrative where every character reveals the complexities of the human condition.