Ignite the Sky (The Badlands)

Shaped by Steel.

Bound by Blood.

Shiloh West is determined to burn the breeze—ride full speed out of her current life—and escape Aurora Ranch, the shadow of her missing father, and overprotective brother, Luke. The life of a third-generation rancher is not her destiny. On the very night she plans her clean break, an unexpected complication arises: while rounding up her final herd, a calf breaks loose and falls into the rushing river separating their property from the untamed Montana wilds.

Resolute and determined to finish the job, Shiloh follows, but what she discovers at the bottom of the gulch, hidden behind a cascading waterfall, is much more than her missing cow.

Thrust into a world with striking similarities to, and bizarre differences from, their own, Shiloh and Luke face life-altering decision after life-altering decision in the pursuit of their father. As Shiloh’s understanding of herself and the world around her is thrown into question, she must determine who, and what, is worth fighting for before the threads of hope unravel forever.

Abby R. Laughlin grew up walking the country roads of her family farm and spouting random stories to anyone who would listen. Now, she's a speculative fiction author of multiple genres, crafting heartfelt journeys that feature resilient underdogs who are destined to change the world. Her creative process includes never getting enough sleep, consuming copious amounts of caffeine in all forms, and continuing those long walks she's always enjoyed since childhood.She is currently living her life in the Midwest with her cats and husband. Find her on social media @author_abbyrlaughlin.