Manhunt

by Joshua Converse

There are no fences at Shaleville Prison because the dark swamp that surrounds it is deadlier than any guard's bullet. For former Green Beret John Cassady, life in prison is easier than was the war in Vietnam. That all changes when a young inmate runs, and the Warden recruits Cassady to help track him down. Now Cassady must remember his old skills, and along with a team of guards he must find his man before the swamp kills them all.

21 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 14, 2018

About the author

Joshua Converse was born in the San Francisco Bay Area and spent his childhood on a horse ranch in Louisiana. He served four years in the U.S. Army and spent time in the Middle East during the war. He holds a bachelor's degree in Literature and a Master of Arts in English. Joshua lives in Monterey, California with his wife and their children.

Reviews

[Elle Otero · Rating 5 out of 5]

A realistic gritty thriller

This short story is a dark, gritty thriller. It beautifully describes the swamp and keeps it realistic and exciting throughout. It's a nicely written piece, and I (as always) look forward to Converse's next piece!