Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West

The novel follows a teenage runaway known as 'the kid' who joins a band of scalp-hunters in the American Southwest and Mexico during the mid-19th century. Based on historical events, the story depicts the brutal experiences of the Glanton gang under the influence of the mysterious Judge Holden. It examines themes of violence, depravity, and the harsh realities of the frontier.