The Haunted Hillbilly

I came upon The Haunted Hillbilly by accident. I came across an album called Songs from the Haunted Hillbilly, which was an alt-country soundtrack to a musical. The songs were witty and rather interesting, so I wanted to read the book which inspired the songs and musical. The book, written by Derek McCormack, is quick read. The story is basically told through short vignettes or scenes that carry the plot along. The story is a retelling of the life of Hank Williams, as he is manipulated by a vampire tailor named Nudie. Obviously, the characters in the book are based on historical characters in country music world. McCormack, however, takes artistic liberty in this macabre comic book narrative.

Overall, the book was a fun read, even if it was a bit unsettling at times.

The Haunted Hillbilly