Blue Lights: Hot Work in the Soudan

At nineteen, Miles Milton stands at a literal and figurative ridge in the northern wilderness, a crystal lake reflecting the choices that split his future. Torn between a yearning for the army and his father's stern opposition, his fiery temper and raw strength push him toward a decisive, if reckless, breakaway. The tension at home, amplified by a harsh father and a gentle mother, drives Miles to plunge into the familiar quarry waters, seeking a brief respite from the storm inside him.

Leaving his family's farm behind, Miles wanders toward a bustling manufacturing town, his path crossing that of a notorious swindler pursued by a sharp‑eyed, red‑haired detective. As the young man grapples with his own sense of justice and the lingering pull of his roots, the encounter promises to test his courage and shape the course of his restless life. The story unfolds as a vivid portrait of a man caught between duty, rebellion, and the search for his own identity.