The Ploughmen

Set against the stark beauty of Montana's landscape, Kim Zupan's The Ploughmen explores the complex relationship between a seasoned killer and a young deputy as they confront their troubled pasts and uncertain futures. Through intimate conversations in a jail cell, these two contrasting men reveal shared secrets and forge an uneasy bond that is deeply rooted in the rugged country that surrounds them. This compelling novel offers a powerful meditation on guilt, connection, and the shadows that linger on the American West.