Nick of the Woods The novel is set in Kentucky in the 1780s and revolves around the mysterious figure of "Nick of the Woods", dressed as a monster, who seeks to avenge the death of his family by killing numerous Indians, carving a cross on the body of all he slays. "Nick" is revealed to be Nathan Slaughter, a Quaker by day who should by nature and creed avoid all violence. Bird's brutal depiction of Native Americans (the Shawnee) was very hostile, and in part a reaction to the more positive representation of Indians by James Fennimore Cooper in the Leatherstocking Tales. The novel
Tales from the Backseat Tales from the Backseat Tales from the Backseat is the debut studio album by Irish indie rock band The Academic, released on 12 January 2018 by Room 6 Records. It debuted at number 1 on the Irish Albums Chart and received generally favourable critical reception. On 26 October 2017, the band released a new single "Permanent Vacation" and announced that their debut LP, "Tales from the Backseat", would be released on 12 January 2018. At midnight on 17 November 2017, "Tales from the Backseat" was made available for pre-order. Anyone who pre-ordered would instantly receive a new single, "Why Can't