Charles Schmidt

World of Vacancy from Lucky Bat Books is Charles Schmidt's debut novel. He lives in Scottsdale, AZ and splits his time between Faulkner and X-Box. About World of Vacancy:

Welcome to the sun-tortured streets of Arizona, a place where the darkest secrets get snagged on barbed wire and justice is as deadly as it is patient, a place where something supernatural is afoot and redemption comes at a bloody price.

Terrified people are making startling confessions to Hack, a complete stranger, and are never seen again.

A crew of hardened criminals preys upon those who prey upon others, thriving in a world where brutality is routine.

Nick, a troubled young man, sheds his addiction to alcohol via a headfirst dive into that world of crime.

Welcome to Nick and Hack's world. Welcome to a World of Vacancy