The Son

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A New York Times bestseller now adapted into a major TV series, this epic saga chronicles the rise of a Texas family from the Comanche raids of the 1800s to the oil booms of the 20th century. At just twelve, Eli McCullough is captured by a band of Comanche after witnessing the brutal murder of his mother and sister. Despite the hardships, he adapts to their way of life, learns their language, and becomes the adopted son of the chief, grappling with loyalty and vengeance as he fights alongside them. However, as disease and westward expansion decimate the Comanche, Eli finds himself an outsider in a world where he belongs to neither the white settlers nor the Indians. The narrative intricately weaves Eli's journey with those of his son, Peter, and great-granddaughter, JA, exploring the legacy of Eli's ambition and the McCullough family's rise to wealth as a ranching and oil dynasty. Yet, like all empires, they must confront the repercussions of their choices. This panoramic and evocative novel blends the storytelling prowess of Larry McMurtry with the sharpness of Cormac McCarthy, earning praise as a masterpiece of American literature. Critics have hailed it as stunning and magnificent, drawing comparisons to literary classics.