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After a devastating tragedy, Dorcas Moon faces brutal choices in the unforgiving wilderness.
An
unsolved hometown murder casts a foreboding shadow over the journey. Mounting
responsibilities weigh heavy on Dorcas' shoulders while navigating the trail
along the Platte River. Family, friends, and neighbors can't seem to get along
without her help.
The
gruesome trail exacts a heavy toll. A sweeping grass fire blazes across the
prairie. A doomed wagon careens down a treacherous hill. A fellow traveler is
gored to death while hunting buffalo. Each disaster pushes the pioneers to the
brink. Amidst the chaos, Dorcas grapples with the realization that she must
dump her precious cook stove and her husband's massive safe. The oxen can no
longer haul the heavy weight of unnecessary cargo.
When
her daughter mysteriously disappears while the wagons are at Fort Laramie,
Dorcas Despairs. She is desperate to help her daughter when the troubled youth
is found in the arms of a Brulé man in Spotted Tail's village.
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Load and delve into an unforgettable saga of empowerment,
sacrifice, and the haunting echoes of the American frontier. Rejoin Dorcas Moon
on the adventure of a lifetime as she confronts the challenges that shape her
destiny.
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David Fitz-Gerald writes westerns and historical fiction. He is the author of twelve books, including the brand-new series, Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail set in 1850. Dave is a multiple Laramie Award, first place, best in category winner; a Blue Ribbon Chanticleerian; a member of Western Writers of America; and a member of the Historical Novel Society.
Alpine
landscapes and flashy horses always catch Dave’s eye and turn his head. He is
also an Adirondack 46-er, which means that he has hiked to the summit of the
range’s highest peaks. As a mountaineer, he’s happiest at an elevation of over
four thousand feet above sea level.
Dave
is a lifelong fan of western fiction, landscapes, movies, and music. It should
be no surprise that Dave delights in placing memorable characters on
treacherous trails, mountain tops, and on the backs of wild horses.
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The Coffee Pot Book Club
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David Fitz-Gerald
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