John Walker, a former Confederate soldier and now a failed bounty hunter, finds himself at a crossroads as he struggles to adapt to a post-war society. Desperate to provide for his family, he is forced to accept a job from Franklin, an ex-slave whose daughter has been kidnapped by Comanches. The journey that ensues takes John and Franklin through treacherous and unfamiliar territory as they confront their own biases and past demons while they also deal with the challenges of a nation still recovering from the war. Despite their initial mistrust, they form a strong bond as they learn to rely on each other and put aside their differences. "The Found" is a powerful and emotional journey that explores themes of resilience, redemption, and the power of understanding and tolerance in the face of great adversity. It illustrates how even in the direst of circumstances, new opportunities for growth and transformation can arise when people from different backgrounds come together and put aside their differences, with the novel also delving into themes of family, sacrifice, and the importance of redemption.
John Walker, who is a confederate veteran of the Civil War, lives in a small, dusty town by Dallas, TX. He lives with his patient wife Betty and he makes money by working as a Bounty Hunter. He is a successful but dysfunctional bounty hunter. He agrees to take on a case of finding a desperate man’s kidnapped daughter.
This story is about loss, human connection and metamorphosis. The protagonist in the book, John, jumps through hurdles to become a better man.