" dogs lead the chase as you are bleeding, they run to hunt you down. . . " • • • SALINO, CA., 2029. Amid an all-American trip down to the dry hills and empty rural pastures of California's Central Valley, siblings Charlie and Reese Wilder find themselves entranced by the vast vacancies of Mokita County, as well as residential rumors of murder, rape and unrest. But by far the most disturbingly enigmatic piece to the puzzle is John Wilson, an agricultural magnate whose unnatural interest in the duo and their father breeds an urge to run as far and fast as possible. The only problem is, they are alone, having nothing to defend themselves with, nobody to count on, and nowhere to hide... • • • " your narrow escape has wiped the smile right from your face. . . "
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