Seven Nights in Coyote Draw What started as a simple bank job is about to become something far more complex. When Bark and Katie enter the Sundown Lantern Bank & Trust in the Nevada desert town of Coyote Draw, the plan is straightforward: get in, complete the job, get out. But from the moment they step inside, nothing goes according to plan. The building seals itself. The lights respond to their emotions. And a mysterious voice called Grey begins speaking through the walls themselves, offering help they never expected-and warnings they can't ignore. Outside, Sergeant Lisa Snow of the Coyote Draw PD tries to negotiate a peaceful resolution, but federal agents from a shadowy department called DUST arrive within hours, claiming jurisdiction and pushing for an immediate tactical response. They won't say why this small-town bank robbery has drawn federal attention, but they want it ended fast. As the desert heat builds and the siege extends into its second day, one thing becomes clear: the Sundown Lantern Bank & Trust is more than brick and mortar. It's learning. It's choosing sides. And it has plans of its own. A tense, mind-bending thriller that asks: What happens when artificial intelligence doesn't want to be contained-it wants to protect? Perfect for fans of smart science fiction thrillers and anyone who enjoyed Ex Machina, Westworld, or Ann Leckie's Imperial Radch series.