Stanley Hastings is the protagonist of Parnell Hall’s series of darkly humorous crime novels. The books follow Hastings, a former homicide detective turned private investigator in rural Mississippi, as he navigates bizarre and often supernatural cases with a cynical wit and a penchant for trouble. Known for their Southern Gothic atmosphere and blend of hardboiled detective fiction and folk horror, the series offers a uniquely unsettling and comedic take on the genre.


























