High Desert Blood: The 1980 New Mexico Prison Riot and the Tragedy of the Williams Brothers

High Desert Blood unveils the conditions that led to the infamous 1980 Penitentiary of New Mexico riot and its aftermath. Snaking through the storyline are inmates Gary Williams, a nonviolent first-time offender, and his brother, Jeff, a career criminal who mysteriously vanishes during the riot. This book offers an unflinching look at the brutality and corruption that plagued the prison, shedding light on the systemic issues that made such a disaster inevitable.