We Were Young Once

We Were Young Once, the second installment in Thomas J. Nichols' Border War Series, continues to explore the efforts of the Castenada and Basurto families dedicated to combating human and drug trafficking along the Mexico-U.S. border. Set near the ghost town of Hachita, New Mexico, the story delves into the operations of a federal task force confronting the realities of cartel activity in the Chihuahua desert. Praised for its authentic and immersive storytelling, Nichols' work offers a compelling portrayal of this ongoing conflict.