50 states

inside 50 statesan idaho farmer who aches for absolution after a tragedy is given one more chance at redemption. two runaways cross paths in a tennessee bus station with only one ticket between them. a family sees looters racing toward their home as they escape an oregon wildfire. a young couple takes a reckless turn off a state highway in utah and find themselves in a nightmarish government biohazard area.these and 46 more shorts make up an anthology that will surprise readers with each new thought-provoking story as they skip across different genres, moods, and states of mind. together, they provide a character-driven sampling of the american experience over the last 60 years - the kind and the cruel, the heroic and criminal - in unpredictable and suspenseful ways.50 states is a debut collection of short stories that captures the human condition and how perception shapes destiny. the book spans several literary genres, with each short story set in a different state across america. it won first place for short stories in the spring 2022 bookfest awards. the author has received high praise from editorial reviewers and interest from a growing community of readers who wonder how the author will continue his work.