Desert Creatures

Set in a future American West ravaged by ecological decline, a girl named Magdala embarks on a quest for a miraculous cure for her clubfoot in the legendary city of Las Vegas. Her journey unfolds over decades, revealing a landscape filled with both surreal horrors and everyday threats, including bandits and death cults. As she navigates this resource-depleted world, themes of faith and survival intertwine, exploring the complexities of hope and despair in a harsh reality. This debut novel by Kay Chronister blends adventure with profound introspection.