In the vast and unforgiving Arizona desert, Joan Morgan has built a life of solitude, finding solace in the quiet isolation of her remote homestead. But when Carrie, a young girl, bruised and desperate, shows up, Joan knows something is terribly wrong.

After the Hoggs move into a neighboring homestead, bringing with them illegal dog fighting, where cruelty festers, something far deadlier lurks. Joan's kindness soon turns into a brutal fight for survival as Jeb Hogg seeks revenge, leaving madness and bloodshed in his wake. To survive, Joan and her dog, Max, must navigate a savage world where every shadow hides a threat.

Malevolent Dark Horror – January 2025 Top Pick

For fans of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Robert McCammon.