This epic novel spans over 200 years of Texas history, tracing the complex and bloody legacy of the McCullough family. It delves into the life of Eli McCullough, the family patriarch who was captured by Comanches as a boy and grew into a ruthless land and cattle baron. Through the perspectives of three family members across generations, the narrative explores themes of survival, power, and the transformation of the American West. The story weaves together the brutal realities of colonialism, the oil boom, and the relentless push of westward expansion, painting a vivid portrait of the American dream and its often violent pursuit.

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