Child of Slaughter (Deathlands)

Child of Slaughter (Deathlands) by Axler, James. mass_market edition. ISBN: 9780373626342.

MORTAL RIFTS When Doc is taken captive by a band of marauders in what was once Nebraska, Ryan and the companions rally to get him back. But they arent just fighting the local muties. Theyre also up against the areas terrifying terrain, which shifts and morphs at a moments notice. With their options dwindling in this mazelike region that doesnt obey the laws of physics, the team joins forces with a beautiful and deadly woman who evens the odds on the battlefield. But while this warrior seems to be on their side, she has a secret agenda that could spell the end for them all… THE AMERICAN NIGHTMARE Since the nukecaust, the American dream has been reduced to a daily fight for survival. In the hellish landscape of Deathlands, few dare to dream of a better tomorrow. But Ryan Cawdor and his companions press on, driven by the need for a future less treacherous than the present.