First published 2018
Paroled ex-con Elijah Jones flees into the unforgiving desert, pursued by parole officers and a ruthless gang leader he once crossed. Forced to navigate the harsh terrain and his own dark past, Elijah's only hope is to reach the border and a chance at freedom. But the relentless gang is hot on his trail, and they'll stop at nothing to catch him. In this taut, suspenseful tale, Elijah must outwit his pursuers and confront the ghosts that haunt him to have any hope of survival.
Genres: adventure, suspense, crime, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: fugitive, pursued
183 pages · Paperback · McFarland
Content warnings: violence