They chased a treasure map into the heat. They never came back.
A cinematic true crime western noir about the 1978 Black Rock Desert murders. The story of a newlywed couple, three bodies at a hot spring, and a hermit called Bristlewolf.
THE MYSTERY
THE COUPLE
A newlywed couple chasing a treasure map into the Black Rock Desert heat. Their disappearance left behind a trail of silence and a mystery that defied the odds.
THE HOT SPRING
The discovery of three bodies at a remote desert hot spring. A brutal crime scene that defied the harsh Black Rock environment and the laws of nature.
BRISTLEWOLF
A mysterious hermit known only as Bristlewolf. A figure shrouded in shadow, who may hold the key to the truth behind the Black Rock Desert murders.
7
Years of relentless pursuit across the Black Rock Desert.
6,000+
Pages of meticulous field notes and archival research.
42
Direct interviews with survivors, witnesses, and locals.
3
Nights spent in the hermit's hole, seeking the truth.
“Nate Morley’s Bristlewolf is the true crime western noir we’ve been waiting for. It’s the Nevada of Anne Rule, but with the grit of the Black Rock Desert.”
Michaela Hamilton, Kensington
AUTHOR NOTE
Bristlewolf is my debut work, a cinematic exploration of the Black Rock Desert murders of 1978. This project represents seven years of relentless research, 6,000+ pages of archival work, and 42 interviews with those who lived through the heat. I have dedicated this book to the victims, ensuring the narrative remains respectful and focused on the truth.
Published by Post Hill Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
Publication Date: June 2027