“Winterkill” is an interesting story that follows two friends, Les and Troy, and a woman named Nola. Ford was able to create a diverse setting within the twenty-two pages that create the story. Once again the reader finds themselves somewhere within Montana with the reference to Deer Lodge, where the state prison is located. It is interesting to see how Ford is able to connect the stories within this book in such a way that it feels as if every character knows one another in some way. Within “Winterkill” there is a brotherly bond between Les and Troy that seems to exist because the two of them do not really have anyone else. Nola is a character that gives them both a temporary purpose. Les passes time with her and Troy looks for happiness with her. Ford does a decent job at developing the characters and creating emotions, descriptions, and thoughts that the reader can pick up on.