Arizona Territory 1887... An immigrant Irish girl and a veteran lawman battle for their lives when they stand between one man's obsession and the Lost Adams gold.
Nineteen year-old Sarah Ryan sets forth alone from Ireland to make a new life on her sister's homestead, but her future is shattered by gunfire. Determined to raise her orphaned nephew, Sarah struggles to overcome the hardships of life on a cattle ranch, confront a venomous town sheriff, and bridle her desire for a mysterious Texas Ranger.
When whispers of a long-lost treasure reach her enemy's ears, Sarah must steel herself to fight a killer's obsession.
Recent Praise for Desperate Straits:
"If you like westerns filled with terrific character development and gripping action scenes, believable dialogue and touches of humour, then, like me, I'm sure you'll enjoy reading this book." - Steve M, Western Fiction
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Book Details:
"Desperate Straits"
By Janet Squires
Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press
Published: September 2015
ISBN: 978-1633557550
ASIN: B00QR21GR6
Pages: 338
Genre: Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Western
About The Author:
Janet Squires writes fiction and nonfiction for adults and children. Her passion for the historic West is inspired by stories of how her Irish & Cherokee family pioneered their way through Texas, New Mexico and Arizona as ranchers, miners and lawmen.
For review copies, author interviews, or more information please contact:
Janet Squires
Email: jsquiresbooks (at) ca.rr.com
Website: http://www.janetsquiresbooks.com
Blog: http://janetsquires.blogspot.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/janetsquires
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