An easy to read fiction novel. Three young men and three young women in trouble with the law, at the end of their rope with the judicial system. Their last option to be sentenced to six years at a desert prison with no walls, no bars to keep them in. To escape would mean facing deadly rattlesnakes, scorpions, and coyotes. Mentored by a group of civilians, and a Marines in every aspect of the experimental program set up and funded by the federal government. Also among the civilians were a doctor and nurse that developed an experimental drug to enhance the inmates physical and metal abilities. A story with a little of everything.............. Trouble with the law, a desert prison, experimental drug, education requirements, mental and physical enhancements, the learning of respect, the capture of drug lords, and yes even a little love story.