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1890. The lawless New Mexico Territory is overrun by criminals who steal money and land without consequence, and everyone carries a gun.
In Montaña Roja, robberies threaten Fred Harvey’s newest Harvey House restaurant. Disguised as a Harvey hostess, undercover Pinkerton agent Clare ventures west, risking exposure at every turn as she searches for answers the law won’t pursue—relying only on her instincts and her derringer to survive.
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Dana Stabenow is an award-winning author best known for her gripping crime fiction, richly drawn characters, and bringing the rugged beauty and complex cultures of Alaska to life. With a career spanning decades and dozens of books, she continues to captivate readers who crave smart, atmospheric storytelling.
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Quote: “The companies outline futures in which regular people can zip between neighboring cities in a matter of minutes, sailing above traffic and reordering the economy as they go.”Dana sez, Calling George Jetson… (h/t Wired Weekly) Dana sez, love There I Ruined It. And no, he didn’t. (h/t Kottke) Quote:
The Roadhouse Report – March 2026
As usual, the Danamaniacs were the real stars of the show. Meaning at the launch of The Harvey Girl at the Poisoned Pen Bookstore on February 28th. But click through the link below and watch for yourself. We laughed a lot. And click through here to join