In the Valley of the Sun: A Novel

In this gripping Western literary horror debut, the story follows Travis Stillwell, a man haunted by his dark past, as he navigates the underbelly of West Texas honky-tonks seeking solace. After an encounter with a mysterious girl leaves him bloodied and with no memory, he retreats to a camper parked behind a motel owned by Annabelle Gaskin and her son, where he tries to mend his life while battling his inner demons. As a relentless Texas Ranger hunts Travis for his past, the tension builds toward a fateful convergence that unleashes an ancient evil. This compelling narrative intertwines themes of monstrosity, redemption, and the search for justice.