Savage Season - Joe R. Lansdale

What a great book! I picked it up thinking it would be a horror story and was pleasantly surprised to find a funny, smart, action packed mystery. (sort of)

Hap and Leonard are best friends in rural Texas. Hap is a white redneck who spent time in Leavenworth as a conscientious objector and is still in love with his ex-wife. Leonard is a big, black, scary looking gay guy who raises hunting dogs and can't seem to find a good man. They spend their time working in the rose fields and sparring in Leonard's barn.

The story is great. The dialog is fast, funny and smart.