Set in the boundless West, Inland follows two seemingly unrelated characters. Lurie, an outlaw who has traveled far and seen as many wondrous as there are cruel things in the world. And Nora, a mother of four living on a sunbaked land waiting for her husband's return with some much needed water for the household. Haunted by ghosts and fueled by their wants, Lurie embarks on an unusual journey where he makes a most extraordinary friend. After a heated argument, Nora's eldest sons have disappeared, leaving her to tend to the homestead with her youngest son, Toby, who is hellbent on discovering the mysterious beast that has been roaming on their property and Josie, a young woman who can commune with the "other living." Lurie and Nora endure many obstacles thrown their way. Frontier living is not for the faint of heart. Inland will transport you to the scenic Old West and how these two steadfast people connect is both thoughtful and poignant. Tea Obreht gives us a modern western that is a must read!