Sawyer Scott is an ambitious college senior with a bright future ahead. But when she takes a wrong turn on her way to a job interview, her path leads her deep into the unforgiving Kentucky backwoods. Stranded and vulnerable, she soon crosses paths with two local men whose intentions quickly turn predatory. What began as a routine trip spirals into a brutal fight for survival.
Alone and outmatched, Sawyer must rely on her instincts to evade her pursuers, navigating dense forests, icy terrain, and the raw violence of human nature. Every step is a battleโnot only against those hunting her, but also against the wilderness itself.
In a twist of fate, she finds refuge with Lowell, a quiet and mysterious man with his own dark connection to the criminal underworld around them. As trust slowly forms between them, Sawyer must decide whether this unexpected alliance will help her escapeโor drag her deeper into danger.
Rust Creek is a gripping survival thriller that explores the resilience of the human spirit when cornered by cruelty, and the unexpected strength that can emerge when everything is stripped away. A story of endurance, instinct, and the razor-thin line between predator and prey.