"In this work of literary excavation, an award-winning author transcribes, compiles, and organizes a final unfinished novel by celebrated American fiction writer Flannery O'Connor. This book introduces O'Connor's final work to the public for the first time and imagines themes and directions the novel might have taken"--

Introduction --

Why do the heathen rage?: The porch scene -- Koinonia -- Sequel to "the enduring chill" -- Why do the heathen rage?: Walter's last will and testament -- Why do the heathen rage?: Baptism -- Why do the heathen rage?: Walter/Asbury's childhood -- Why do the heathen rage?: Walter recites the Ten Commandments -- Epistolary blackface -- Why do the heathen rage?: The black double -- Maryat Lee and Oona Gibbs -- Documenting "real" life -- Why do the heathen rage?: Photo journal -- Revolting conversation -- Why do the heathen rage?: Do not come, Oona Gibbs! -- Introducing the girl -- Why do the heathen rage?: The girl -- Who is Oona Gibbs? Mother, daughter, aunt, cousin, or lover -- Why do the heathen rage?: Walter's aunt -- Burning crosses -- Violent bear it away: The burnt cross -- Why do the heathen rage?: One potential ending -- Other half of the story