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Helen lives in her father's Model T in the harsh Nevada desert, surrounded by thousands of desperate souls trying to endure the hardships of the Great Depression. When her father dies while working on the Hoover Dam diversion tunnels, she finds herself alone. In this unforgiving landscape where marriage, prostitution, and starvation seem to be her only viable choices, Helen is determined to defy society's expectations of a young woman and create her own American dream. She relies on her resourcefulness to survive but soon realizes she can't go it alone. Ezra, a young dam worker, brought his sister to Nevada in search of the father of her child, only to have the man reject her. Tragically, both his sister and the baby pass away during childbirth, leaving Ezra with a profound sense of guilt. Determined to distance himself from any further responsibilities, he focuses on his job and locating the man who denied his sister. But when he learns that his friend Helen is running from the law and a Las Vegas gangster, he must decide between his independent lifestyle and helping her. As Helen and Ezra grow closer and become more invested in the diversion of the Colorado River from its course, their lives parallel this monumental change. Ezra can picture building a life with Helen, while she embarks on a journey to live life on her terms.

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Kelly Stone Gamble was born in a small Midwestern town and has lived all over the US, including twenty-five years in Las Vegas, before settling in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Currently a faculty member at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Kelly shares her passion for literature, the humanities, and writing with aspiring minds. When not working or writing, she immerses herself in travel, building projects, and spending quality time with loved ones. Al-ways on the lookout for her next big adventure, she is determined to leave an indelible mark on the literary landscape and inspire oth-ers to embrace their own journeys of exploration and self-discovery Eleanor McCormick is a classically trained actor and narrator based in New York City. She has a BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She's performed throughout New York City and regionally in plays ranging from Shakespeare to musicals. She believes in the power of storytelling to heal and make us feel less alone. Preston Geer is a native Southern Californian, hailing from the city of Orange. He attended California State University, Fullerton, where he received bachelor's degrees in both military history and film/TV production. Upon graduation, Preston went on to intern with famed director Ridley Scott's production companies (RSA and Scott Free) and shortly after, began work as a studio and freelance camera operator. Finally, Preston discovered that his true passions in the industry were acting and screenwriting. He has continued to pursue both vigorously ever since. With a naturally rich and baritone voice, Preston has performed a wide range of character voices and accents across a diverse scope of genres, including romance, true crime, fantasy/sci-fi, memoir and biography, gothic horror, and historical fiction. Preston has had success in dozens of film and television roles, and has recently added theatrical work to his repertoire. He continues to write and act and never loses steam (even during the COVID-19 quarantine). He has been married to fellow actress Emily Bolt since May 26th, 2017. He resides in Los Angeles, California, and continues to consume an inexhaustible amount of comic books on a daily basis.

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