Truly Like Lightning by David Duchovny

In this thought-provoking novel, a former Hollywood stuntman turned devout Mormon, Bronson Powers, has chosen a life of seclusion in the Mojave Desert with his three wives and ten children, living by the tenets of his faith. Their peaceful existence is disrupted when a real estate developer threatens to take their land, forcing Bronson to confront the modern world he left behind. As the family grapples with the challenges of maintaining their way of life, they must navigate the complexities of faith, loyalty, and the relentless march of progress. The story explores themes of identity, belief, and the struggle to preserve one's values in a rapidly changing society.