Beth Taylor

Amid a bug-infested heatwave driven by climate breakdown, a troubled conspiracy-obsessed teen on the run is taken in by a reclusive farmer. But when her manipulative stepbrother arrives, it's not only the mosquitos she will have to survive.

Trouble at the ATM

Pepita, proprietress of the town dance hall, is loved by Big Moose, an Indian. Jake Harding, a worthless cowpuncher, also pretends love for Pepita in order to get an occasional drink of free whiskey. Big Moose swears to kill Harding, and is only prevented from carrying out his treat by Pepita.