A Border Patrol /immigration story told from the perspective of an actual border agent Layne Sheppard is a character who many will be able to identify with - not perfect, but strives to be Presents Military-type training so detailed readers will feel exhausted Detailed steps reveal the rigors of becoming a Border Patrol agent Provides an inside look at the physical and emotional life of an agent in the field Highlights personal challenges, doubts, and fears and overcoming them Stirs emotions, raises questions for discussion on immigration policies, alcohol abuse, moral and ethical obligations, marijuana use, drug and human smugglers