A medical supply salesman initiates a desperate flight after attempting to rescue a miniature horse from a clandestine pornography ring at a remote Mexican ranch. The protagonist finds himself entangled in a series of violent and disorienting encounters that blur the boundaries between reality, memory, and myth. As he navigates this hostile landscape, he is pursued by forces that seem linked to his own history. The narrative employs a meta-fictional framework, questioning the reliability of the narrator and the very nature of the story being told.

Readers and critics often note the stylistic complexity and the dreamlike quality of the prose. Discussion frequently centers on the author's use of meta-fiction to challenge the reader's understanding of the narrative's truth. Many highlight the balance between the visceral, action-oriented plot and the philosophical inquiries into the nature of memory. The atmosphere is frequently described as disorienting, which serves the book's exploration of perception and identity. This work is often cited by those who prefer experimental structures over traditional linear storytelling.