Wildfire in the Desert

A Navy veteran returns home to his ancestral land to escape the pace of modern life
His nephew begs him to hide the drugs he is transporting to escape his pursuers
An astronomer trying to find a replacement for his estranged wife finds solace in his work with the stars
Police and the drug cartel try to recover the disappeared shipment, regardless of consequences, ready to sacrifice any opponent
The antagonists crisscross the desert of Southern Arizona in a chess game where the loser will be eliminated
Unexpected help comes from a famous missionary who blazed new paths through the same desert three centuries ago
The climactic resolution will captivate the readers of this thriller with deep spiritual undertones as they witness the wildfire transforming everything into a harmonious song of hope