The Horse
by Willy Vlautin
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"Al Ward has isolated himself from the world, living in an abandoned mining claim in the Nevada desert. The musician is working on beating his alcoholism and is fixated on memories of his past life, but his reclusive existence comes to an end when a blind, ailing horse shows up. Al knows he has to help, but he has to conquer his own demons first. This is a stunning novel, a new take on the Western that’s overflowing with soul from a writer whose books are just as accomplished as his music."
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