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Inherit the Land, is the story of Jo Shelby Ferguson's return to the Mississippi Delta from Mexico, of his legal challenge to the wealthy landowner he believes illegally possesses land that should belong to his family, his relationship with the landowner's daughter, a dramatic court battle.

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"""Joe Edd Morris tells a poignant tale of a young man's search for identity... This beautifully-upbeat and enduring novel is recommended for all ages."" -The Library Journal ""A truly memorable literary journey... combining a strong plot with first-rate characters. Morris' obvious talent shines through from start to finish."" -Publisher's Weekly ""Morris writes with a clear lyricism... He is aware of language and what it can bring to a story and equally cognizant of what it can subtract from a story."" -Raleigh News Observer"

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Joe Edd Morris is the author of novels that include Land Where My Fathers Died, The Prison, Torched: Summer of '64, The Lost Page and The Lost Gospel. Land Where My Fathers Died and The Prison, were awarded Best Fiction of 2002 and 2020 respectively by the Mississippi Library Association. Joe Edd's non-fiction include Ten Things I Wish Jesus Hadn't Said. His short fiction has appeared in multiple literary journals with a nomination for the Pushcart Prize. Joe Edd is a psychologist and retired United Methodist minister. He and his wife, Sandi, live in Tupelo, MS where he has a psychology practice and enjoys, besides writing, traveling to places where the road ends, gardening and playing the piano.

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