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.
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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If you’re a Phoenician and you missed the event at the Pen last Saturday and for reasons best known to yourself just can’t wait to meet me in person, you’ve got one more chance–tonight at 6pm at the Mesa Public Library! I’ll be talking about the first book in a
In case you missed the event last Saturday, it’s up on YouTube. Me and the ‘maniacs and The Harvey Girl. We had a blast. And if you think you’d like to be a member of the Danamaniacs, which is essentially the best online book club there is, click here.