Third Josey Angel Novel
Derek Catron
Author of Trail Angel
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Derek Catron
Derek's Catron wrote the Josey Angel trilogy of historical Westerns — with more books on the way.
Looking for a good backpacking adventure story? Our friend Derek Catron wrote a suspenseful thriller novel called “Yosemite Lies” that chronicles the actual route we took on a four day backpacking trip in Yosemite National Park! ⛺🥾🌠![]()
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🎁 Buy it here: amzn.to/3RE3AAV![]()
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We just finished reading the book and can still picture every detail from the trip in the beautiful backcountry wilderness (minus the murder of course 😂).![]()
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The critics liked it; even more importantly, readers are loving Yosemite Lies, my new mystery-thriller now available on Amazon.![]()
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A getaway to Yosemite National Park’s vast and rugged backcountry turns life-threatening when two women camping alone realize they are being stalked—while long-hidden secrets pose even greater perils in Yosemite Lies.![]()
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Kirkus Reviews, in a “Get it” review, called the novel “a riveting tale about friendship and betrayal.”![]()
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“Everyone hiking in Yosemite seems to have secrets,” Kirkus wrote in its review, adding, “Catron’s gripping story delivers a lot of intriguing twists and turns, and the big reveal is a shocking one. … Readers will enjoy the thrilling action.”![]()
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Now readers are chiming in with their praise:![]()
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“A thriller from start to finish. … A truly majestic backdrop for a riveting adventure. Yosemite Lies doesn’t let you down.”![]()
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“It strikes the right combination of mystery, adventure and female friendship while truly transporting you to the splendor of that national park.”![]()
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“I often found myself holding my breath, wanting answers. Conversely, as with so many things I enjoy, not wanting it to end.”![]()
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You can order Yosemite Lies through Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and e-book formats.![]()
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Get a sneak peek in this excerpt available on my website derekcatron.com.
The Washington Post this week had a terrific series on a dark and little-known chapter of American history – one that drives the plot of my third novel, "Avenging Angel."![]()
It’s a tale of misguided scientists spouting now discredited theories of comparative racial anatomy to justify scavenging skulls, brains, and other body parts – mostly from people of color.![]()
Given the facts, it wasn’t a stretch for me to take a little poetic license to envision a plot of genocidal massacre in the waning days of Red Cloud’s War, the setting for my Trail Angel historical Western trilogy.![]()
Check out this blog entry on my author page for more details on a history almost stranger than fiction. While there, you can check out a sample of "Avenging Angel" and read about my newest book, a modern mystery-thriller called "Yosemite Lies."![]()
Washington Post exposé reveals same dark history as ‘Avenging Angel’
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The Washington Post this week has a terrific series on a dark and little-known chapter of American history – one that drives the plot of my third novel, Avenging Angel. The Post series examines t...
Can’t decide between the beach and mountains this summer? Enjoy both by making Yosemite Lies your next beach read!![]()
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The adventure-thriller Kirkus Reviews called “a riveting tale about friendship and betrayal” is available through Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and e-book formats.
The first reviews are in for Yosemite Lies, my new mystery-thriller that’s now available on Amazon. Kirkus Reviews dubbed the novel “a riveting tale about friendship and betrayal.” The story is about a getaway to Yosemite National Park’s vast and rugged backcountry that turns life-threatening when two women camping alone realize they are being stalked—while long-hidden secrets pose new perils. “Everyone hiking in Yosemite seems to have secrets,” Kirkus wrote in its review. “Catron’s gripping story delivers a lot of intriguing twists and turns, and the big reveal is a shocking one. ... Readers will enjoy the thrilling action.” You can order Yosemite Lies through Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and e-book formats. I’ll share a link to the page in comments or read more about the book – including an excerpt! – at my website.
Derek Catron
Author of Trail Angel
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