Eric Mercer made a mistake when he was eighteen years old. Then he made a habit of it. Trapped in his one-stoplight
hometown, Eric fills his days taking care of his accidental—but adored—five year old daughter, and working two
humdrum jobs that are beneath his abilities, but perfect for his mindset.
Then everything changes. In one week, the return of a lost love, the death of an old friend, and the
absurdity that surrounds a high school football rivalry causes Eric to do the
one thing he's been avoiding for so long. To take stock of his life.
Led by a loveable screw-up, Small Town Odds, is about
living the life you have. It's a love letter to fatherhood. And
it's a refreshingly unpredictable visit with people who feel
more like old friends than fictional characters.
Small Town Odds is a deftly lyrical debut that introduces us to a
distinctively fresh voice in contemporary fiction.
— Barnes & Noble Best of 2004
Told with all the charm of Richard Russo at his finest, Small Town Odds is a breezy, enjoyable debut
from a major new talent.
— KFOG, San Francisco
Headley's winning wit and his compassionate, delightful prose mark him as a bright new talent.
— Publishers Weekly
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