Jellybeaners by Gene Scott is a raw, unflinching Appalachian noir that exposes the devastating grip of the opioid crisis on small-town Tennessee. Told through multiple voices—from high school valedictorians and motocross riders to grieving families and hardened EMTs—the novel paints an unforgettable portrait of a community fighting for survival against pill mills, poverty, and corruption. Gritty, lyrical, and deeply human, Jellybeaners confronts the darkness with moments of resilience and grace.