
Tom Franklin
4 SeriesTom Franklin, an American author, specializes in Southern literature and crime fiction. He holds a B.A. from the University of South Alabama and an M.F.A. from the University of Arkansas. Franklin resides in Oxford, Mississippi, with his wife, poet Beth Ann Fennelly, and their children.
Author: Tom Franklin Rewritten synopsis: "The Tilted World," co-authored with Beth Ann Fennelly, is set during the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927. The story follows a federal revenue agent, who is also a secret orphan, and a bootlegger's wife, whose husband is presumed dead. Their paths cross in a flood-ravaged town, leading to an unexpected alliance and romance. Together, they navigate the chaos to rescue a baby and uncover a deeper conspiracy. "The Alumni Grill," edited with Beth Ann Fennelly, is a collection of short stories exploring themes of loss and redemption.