Sinners and Dead Men

By Keith Bodayla

"Sinners and Dead Men" is the story of a young man named Billy who meets the man who killed Billy’s parents fifteen years ago. Billy visits the former outlaw in his jail cell while the rest of the town is at church. They talk, learning more about each other and their lives before and after they crossed. Billy is faced with a terrible urge and decision.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Keith Bodayla
• Release date: Jul 14, 2012
• ISBN: 9781476483443

Keith Bodayla

Keith recently released his debut novel, Work in Progress, for the Kindle. His short story collection, Not My Problem, is currently available for the Kindle and Nook. He's half of But You're Wrong podcast available through iTunes. He lives in Western Pennsylvania, grew up in New Jersey and spent a few years in Boston - but don't hold any of that against him.

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Sinners and Dead Men

Keith Bodayla

Copyright 2005 by Keith Bodayla

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The old man’s appearance had changed a lot over the past fifteen years. His hair had gone gray and receded. His beard was gray and much longer. His whole face looked like worn-out saddle leather. Fifteen years ago he had seemed like a tower of muscle and strength. Now he seemed shorter—hunched over—and his muscles were gone, just arms and legs like any other man. Only his eyes were the same. It’s Sunday, he said as he noticed the figure standing in the doorway of the jail.

The young man didn’t respond. He just stood in the doorway examining the