The Resurrection of Jesse Barrow

A Novella & Collected Works

By: Brandon Dragan

Narrated by: Jordan Mitchell

When the mayor of a small town in rural Alabama is murdered, the desperate search for answers leads the police to Jesse Barrow, a young drunk with an axe to grind. Despite professing his innocence, Jesse finds himself accused with only one way to keep himself out of the electric chair: to betray his one true friend.

The Resurrection of Jesse Barrow is a fast-paced novella in a distinctive voice, that confronts miscarriages of justice and age old misconceptions about privilege, all the while managing to be thoroughly engrossing. Jesse's story will take you to the grave and back, and leave you with hope that a better world is within our reach. Featuring three additional short stories including "Advokat", the winner of the ABA Journal Ross Writing Contest, and two essays from the author.

©2022 Brandon Dragan (P)2022 Brandon Dragan

Great Story & Performance

This collection of stories challenges one to take an honest look at how we as people live on the same planet but in our life journeys can experience completely different worlds! Truly enjoyed the performance of the narrator and look forward to hearing future works from this pair!

A captivating new take on the Southern Gothic

Dragan did it again. I don't read a lot of fiction but my wife convinced me to read his earlier novel, "The Wages of Grace." I've officially been converted. Though this story delves into the all too familiar topics of race and its role in the history of the South, it does so without all the familiar pitfalls. I only wish it were longer! If you're looking for a gripping tale of murder, corruption, and redemption, you won't be disappointed. Plus, you get 3 (equally powerful) additional stories to boot!