Blood Meridian, written by Cormac McCarthy, is a dark and violent novel set in the 1840s along the US-Mexico border. The story follows the Kid, a teenager who joins a group of scalp hunters led by the ruthless and enigmatic Judge Holden. As they journey through the harsh landscape, the group engages in horrific acts of violence and cruelty. McCarthy’s vivid and poetic prose brings the brutal and unforgiving world of the American West to life, painting a bleak portrait of humanity’s capacity for evil. #BloodMeridian #CormacMcCarthy #WesternLiterature
