From Amboy to Zyzzyx, Layne beckons us to the strange wilderness of Joshua Tree and its environs—and warns us of the fate that can befall unprepared pilgrims to his harsh desert home. Within this volume you'll find glimpses of the paranormal, descriptions of vast natural beauty, and tales of the eclectic denizens of the Mojave over the centuries. Part field guide, part lure, Desert Oracle is like stepping out of the beating sun into the cool of a roadside bar where you might meet a stranger--and they might have a story to tell you.