Demon Copperhead

Demon Copperhead's story begins with his challenging birth to a single mother in a trailer. Growing up in the southern Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, he faces a life where poverty and the opioid crisis are pervasive realities, affecting neighbours, parents, and friends. Demon must rely on his fighting spirit, charm, wit, and various talents to navigate a world where affection and safety are often out of reach. He yearns for a better life, symbolised by the ocean he dreams of seeing. The novel follows his journey and the lengths he goes to in pursuit of his desires, presenting an epic tale of love, loss, and resilience.