<p>It&rsquo;s 1995. When famous author Barron Docksteder moves to the Carolina foothills the locals don&rsquo;t know what to make of it. Why did this hotshot writer whose works have been made into Hollywood films move to the middle of nowhere?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Despite living in North Carolina Docksteder regularly drives across the border to South Carolina for a late breakfast at a comfortable small-town caf&eacute;. The young caf&eacute; owner who is a frustrated writer is befriended by Docksteder and the two initiate a mentor-mentee relationship that extends well beyond the page. The young man has no idea what he&rsquo;s getting into.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While under the tutelage of Docksteder the caf&eacute; owner&mdash;still a novice to life&mdash;encounters some startling things including a vicious security dog unexpected violence and sexually charged confrontations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>An electrifying beginning to the series book 1 of <em>Docksteder Tales</em> is a funny irreverent story with a fascinating cast of characters&mdash;each with his or her own secrets agendas and desires. Behind the adventure is a complex mystery filled with questions about Docksteder. What does he see in this young caf&eacute; owner? Is his complicated past about to catch up with him?</p>