Throttle

A relentless tanker truck. A gang of outlaw bikers. On this lonely stretch of desert highway, the only rule is survival.

Inspired by Richard Matheson's classic "Duel," "Throttle," by Joe Hill and Stephen King, is a duel of a different kind, pitting a faceless trucker against a tribe of motorcycle outlaws in the simmering Nevada desert.

The story tracks road captain Vince Adamson and his estranged son Race as their battered crew flees a bloody desert deal. The authors stage a relentless pursuit where the only thing more lethal than the roaring grille in their mirrors is the sheer drop off the canyon road.

The Tribe confronts an asphalt chute with no breakdown lane, caught where letting off the throttle is fatal.

Their battle is fought out on twenty miles of the most lonely road in the country, a place where the only thing worse than not knowing what you're up against, is slowing down . . .
Found Family: Lemmy Chapman has ridden six to Vince’s twelve since their days in the Mekong Delta, standing loyal even as their brotherhood of road veterans faces total obliteration.

Morally Grey Hero: Vince sees his own reckless past reflected in Race’s mirrored sunglasses, battling to protect an arrogant son who refuses to check his mirrors or admit his mistakes.

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