The Crossing

The Crossing
is the second novel in Cormac McCarthy’s
Border Trilogy
, following
All the Pretty Horses
. Set in the American Southwest and Mexico during the late 1930s and early 1940s, the story follows teenage cowboy Billy Parham as he attempts to return a captured wolf to its natural habitat. His journey evolves into a profound odyssey marked by loss, violence, and encounters with enigmatic figures who offer philosophical insights into fate, morality, and existence.
Why You Should Read?
Experience Cormac McCarthy's distinctive poetic prose and vivid descriptions of the American frontier.
Explore profound themes of destiny, survival, and the human condition.
Delve into a gripping and deeply philosophical Western adventure.