From the banks of the Mississippi to the streets of St. Louis, finally coming to rest in Colchester. The Lemay Leveller is a the story of one woman's adventure from a troubled childhood, nihilistic youth and finally, triumphant middle age, weaving a thousand diary entries into a narrative that explores life, war, abuse, suicide, homelessness, religion, childhood, duty, patriotism, police violence, sexuality and yet more.
This is a book full of richly sketched characters, not the least of which is Lemay itself. A beautifully rundown area of a divided city "made for the John Waters films that circulated like guide books". The Lemay Leveller examines society one person at a time, calling on us all to recognise our part in the greater story.
While harrowing at times, The Lemay Leveller never loses its sense of humour, bringing the reader along on a journey full of music, passion, and wry amusement over the absurdities of life.