Mad Dog Summer by Joe R.Lansdale

 18 months ago, I read a collection of short stories someone lent me called 999. It was a collection of horror-type stories and the story, Mad  Dog Summer was recommended as the stand-out. I like American gothic stories, always have done. There is something about them, I can't really say more than that. I mean I would, but I cannot really explain what it is. Anyway, Mad Dog Summer is really good, and the imagery is strong and I meant to do a couple of doodles based on that story.
This pictures aren't really representative of the story, as much as what I thought one of the character looked like to me as I read it.