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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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Yeah. It’s been a spring. Which got here just in time for summer. Vide: The whole yard is hunched down against the ground, whimpering. I can hear all the flowers saying, “Really? It’s not going to drop below freezing again? You’re sure? You’re really, really sure?”