Notes from the Underground: The Most Outrageous Stories from the Alternative Press

A Houston police officer finds his father's grave site has been sold to three different families. A killer of 13 gets to plead to burglary with intent to kill for lack of evidence. An ultimate fist fighter quits because the job does not come with a dental plan. This collection of 23 articles from alternative weeklies includes some which are hilarious and others which are horrifying and heartbreaking. The selections are eclectic and frequently graphic, but all the stories touch upon aspects of American life that lurk just below the surface, whether the mass media cares to cover them or not. Annotation 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)