My name is Missouri Cotton and I was born into a family of thieves. All I want in life is to escape, but I'm only fifteen and have no idea how.When Missouri's gypsy family's race from the law takes them into Louisiana's No Man's Land, she's thrust into the middle of an explosive feud between the mysterious Redbones, a mixed Indian group, and encroaching white settlers. Missouri finds a slice of refuge with Joe and Eliza Moore, the owners of a frontier store, then finds her heart slipping into the hands of their son, Dan. But then, the Westport fight of December 1881 erupts, forcing her family to flee, and requiring Missouri to make a choice that will change the fate of everyone she holds dear.As the Crow Flies, by Louisiana author Curt Iles, is the final installment in the critically acclaimed Westport Trilogy. Written in the warm storytelling style embraced by his readers, As the Crow Flies is a story of resilience, hope, and redemption. Much more at www.creekbankstories.com.A native of Dry Creek, Louisiana, Curt Iles now lives in Alexandria, Louisiana with his wife DeDe.He is the author of thirteen books and over 1000 blog posts.