Paradise Sky
| Company type | Publisher |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Books |
Paradise Sky is a 2015 novel written by American author Joe R. Lansdale and released through Mulholland Books. The story takes place in the aftermath of the American Civil War and centers on Willie, the son of an enslaved person in East Texas, who endures racial hostility and personal tragedy. After a racist ex-soldier kills his father and burns down their home, Willie flees and is taken under the wing of a man named Loving, who instructs him in literacy and marksmanship. When Loving dies, Willie assumes the identity of Nat Love and enlists as a Buffalo Soldier in the military. Surviving an attack by Apaches and subsequently deserting, Nat relocates to Deadwood, South Dakota, where he forms a friendship with Wild Bill Hickok and experiences love. His former adversary, Ruggert, eventually resurfaces to seek vengeance, prompting Nat—now known as Deadwood Dick—to face a final fatal showdown.
Publication history
Paradise Sky was made available in both hardcover and e-book formats by Mulholland Books. This novel further develops the character of Nat Love, who also features in the novella Black Hat Jack published by Subterranean Press. In 2016, it received the Spur Award for Best Historical Novel from the Western Writers of America.