About
The American author of Winter's Bone (2006), he is known for novels that are set in the Missouri Ozarks. His other works include Give Us a Kiss (1996) and Tomato Red (1998).
Before Fame
He joined the Marines and later studied at the famous Iowa Writers' Workshop.
Trivia
He coined the phrase "country noir."
Family Life
He grew up in Springfield, Missouri. He later married novelist Katie Estill.
Associated With
His novel, Winter's Bone, was adapted into a film featuring Dale Dickey.
