by Edward Abbey
First published 1956
Jack Burns, a lone-wolf cowboy, rides his horse down the main street of Duke City, refusing to carry any form of ID. Uncompromising in his rejection of modern life, he's a relic in a rapidly changing world. When he helps a friend evade the draft, he finds himself hunted by the law. As the noose tightens, Jack must choose between his principles and his freedom - or risk losing both.
Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, american, adventure
Vibes: gritty, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, lone-wolf
Setting: Duke City
Period: 20th-century
277 pages · Paperback · University of New Mexico Press