Northwest of Normal Author:John Larison Set in the quirky mountain town of Ipsyniho, Oregon - a community of artists, loggers, dope growers, and river guides - "Northwest of Normal" is the humorous story of one village reinventing the American dream. Andy Trib is a troubled fly-fishing guide returning to his hometown of Ipsyniho after a year on the run. He embarks on a quest to repair... more » his life's greatest sin, the betrayal of his surrogate brother Danny Goodman. Andy's quest will end in a staggering act of violence, one that will endanger everything he holds dear.« less