“Whiskey Man” is a novel written by Howell Raines, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. It’s a Southern coming-of-age story set in the 1950s and 1960s. The book follows the life of Lewis Burke, a young boy growing up in Alabama. Lewis navigates the complexities of his family, Southern society, and his love for fishing. The novel explores themes of identity, race, and tradition while capturing the essence of the Deep South during a transformative era.