Cutoff — Michael Lee

U.S. Marshal Shepherd McKinzey has his orders. He's a solitary figure tasked with restoring order to a land consumed by chaos. He heads to the wasteland desert known as the Sublette Cutoff where, murder, rape and kidnapping fester like an open wound. At a dusty trading post, a beacon in the desolate landscape, Shepherd encountered Da'vid Angelle. The initial exchange was fraught with tension but upon learning of Shepherd's badge, Da'vid's demeanor shifts. He confesses to being held against his will, his youngest son a captive in Lonnie's desert stronghold. Desperate to save his son, he provided Shepherd with vital supplies, a fragile alliance forged in the heart of darkness. When he discovers the journal and sachet of a kidnapped woman, it further steels Shepherd's resolve. The stakes have raised. This was no longer just about restoring order; it was about saving lives. The questions that haunt... Will he reach Lonnie's hideout in time? Will he save the woman? Will be able to put the puzzle pieces together? Or will the Sublette Cutoff claim him as another victim in its bloody history? Find out when you read, Cutoff.