Love & Terror on the Howling Plains of Nowhere

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Exploring the mysterious disappearance of a local professor, the narrative intertwines true crime with personal reflection. After settling in Chadron, Nebraska, Poe Ballantine chronicles his life as a wanderer and the challenges of raising an autistic son alongside his Mexican wife. The shocking discovery of the professor's body prompts Poe, with his son, to investigate the unsettling events surrounding the case. This six-year journey reveals the eccentricities of their High Plains community and delves into themes of love, terror, and the search for understanding.