"Blood Meridian," written by Cormac McCarthy, is a novel published in 1985 that follows the journey of a teenage protagonist known as the Kid. Set in the mid-19th century American West, the story explores themes of violence, survival, and the nature of humanity as the Kid joins a group of Indian-hunters led by the enigmatic and brutal figure known as Judge Holden. The narrative is characterized by its stark and poetic prose, depicting the harsh realities of frontier life. Through its vivid imagery and philosophical undertones, "Blood Meridian" has gained recognition as a significant work in American literature, often regarded as a modern classic.