Page 3: Silas's Discovery and More Flashbacks

This page focuses on Silas's investigation of Larry's house and shop, revealing unexpected connections to their shared past.

Silas searches Larry's property for clues, finding evidence of recent activity. During his search, he makes a surprising discovery - a photograph of his own mother.

Highlight: The discovery of Silas's mother's photograph in Larry's possession adds a new layer of complexity to their relationship.

The narrative then flashes back to Silas and his mother's difficult journey from Chicago to Mississippi:

• Most of their possessions were stolen during the trip
• They end up living in Larry's father's old hunting cabin

Example: The flashback to Silas and his mother's journey illustrates the hardships they faced and provides context for their situation in Chabot.

Page 1: Introduction of Key Characters and Setting

The opening chapter introduces the two main characters, Larry Ott and Silas Jones, in the small town of Chabot, Mississippi.

Larry Ott, 41, lives a solitary life as a mechanic, caring for his chickens and reading books. He's under suspicion for two missing girls cases - Cindy Walter from 25 years ago and the recent Rutherford girl disappearance. The chapter culminates with Larry being shot by a masked gunman in his home.

Silas Jones, known as "32" or "Constable," is Chabot's sole police officer. He shares a mysterious past with Larry but has avoided him since returning to town.

The discovery of a dead body, belonging to former baseball player M&M (Morton Morrisette), adds another layer of intrigue to the story.

Highlight: The shooting of Larry Ott by a masked gunman creates immediate tension and mystery in the narrative.

The chapter also provides glimpses into Larry and Silas's shared past:

• They first met when Larry's father offered Silas and his mother Alice a ride to school
• Larry's attempts to fit in at school failed miserably
• Larry and Silas formed a secret friendship, with Larry teaching Silas how to shoot

Vocabulary: "Ottomotive" - The name of Larry's father's business where Larry started working at age 12.

Quote: "Larry is a misfit at school - none of the kids (black AND white) accept him."