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by Loren C. Steffy (Author)
Silver Winner -- Best New Fiction, IBPA's Ben Franklin Awards
What happens when the promise of progress threatens the soul of a community?The Big Empty is a sweeping, character-driven novel of ambition, tradition, and the collision of old and new in the heart of West Texas. Acclaimed author Loren C. Steffy delivers a gripping, deeply human story set against the stark, mesmerizing backdrop of the West Texas plains. When a cutting-edge computer chip factory descends on the fading ranch town of Conquistador, two worlds collide: the proud, weathered ranchers fighting for survival and the ambitious newcomers chasing opportunity and reinvention. Meet Trace Malloy, a third-generation cowboy whose life is tethered to the land, and Blaine Witherspoon, a Silicon Valley executive determined to build a legacy--no matter the cost. As drought, economic uncertainty, and culture clashes ignite tensions, both men are forced to confront what they're willing to sacrifice for family, pride, and the future.
The Big Empty is storytelling is as expansive and unflinching as the Texas sky--rich with authenticity, empathy, and insight.
Author Biography
LOREN C. STEFFY is the author of five nonfiction books and a writer- at-large for Texas Monthly. He's also an executive producer for Rational Middle Media and a managing director for 30 Point Strategies, where he heads the 30 Point Press publishing imprint. He had been a business journalist for more than 30 years at publications such as Bloomberg News, the Houston Chronicle and Forbes.com. His award-winning writing has been published in newspapers and other publications worldwide. He lives in Wimberley with his wife, three dogs and an ungrateful cat.
Number of Pages: 304
Dimensions: 1.1 x 9.2 x 6.2 IN
Publication Date: May 25, 2021
Award: Benjamin Franklin Award (2022)
