Desert Saints

"Banks", the story of an enigmatic hitman with a penchant for Latin American cartels, takes us through the unexpected journey of one of his latest assignments. As he drives through the Southwest towards Mexico, Banks picks up Bennie - a woman seeking refuge from her abusive marriage in the seemingly idyllic town of Paradise, Arizona.The narrative unfolds on three intertwining tracks: the meticulous courtship of Bennie by Banks as he prepares for his next hit at an opulent Mexican resort; the calculated machinations of the FBI in their relentless pursuit to capture and potentially coerce Banks into revealing his criminal network; and, most intriguingly, the layers beneath both protagonists' facades.As Bennie proves not quite who she seems, and cracks begin to show in Banks's armor of ruthless professionalism, the story explores themes of identity, loyalty, and redemption against a backdrop of guns, money, and the elusive pursuit of paradise. It is a tale that delves into the complexities of human nature while keeping us firmly anchored in the gritty world of contract killers and high-stakes crime.