Third Josey Angel Novel
Derek Catron
Author of Trail Angel
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Derek's Catron wrote the Josey Angel trilogy of historical Westerns — with more books on the way.
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.
It’s finally here: the release of a modern mystery-thriller that’s been simmering in my brain since one of my own camping trips in 2015.![]()
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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 may pose even greater perils in Yosemite Lies.![]()
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This one is a major departure from the historical Westerns I wrote with the Trail Angel trilogy. But like those books, Yosemite Lies is filled with strong characters, riveting action, and a propulsive story that will hold you to your seat.![]()
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Best friends Kate and Veronica welcome the escape as Veronica copes with a brutal divorce that jeopardizes her role in the company she founded with her husband. Yet a sense of menace looms from the outset. A handsome hiker with a mysterious past triggers alarms for Kate. An encounter with two aggressive strangers drives the women deeper into the wilderness.![]()
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When the danger ratchets up, Kate must discover who means to harm them—while seeking the courage to save herself and Veronica in a page-turner that will keep readers guessing until the end.![]()
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Fortunately, my camping trip wasn’t nearly so eventful—though memorable enough to spark the idea for the story you can now read. You can order Yosemite Lies through Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and e-book formats. I'll share the link in comments.
Since I announced the July 11 publication of "Yosemite Lies," I’ve gotten questions about the inspiration for my newest novel. It’s a story I’m happy to share, and those who’d like to read it can visit my blog at the link in comments. For the rest of you, I offer some fun images of the places and people who helped shape the story in my mind. Join the adventure!
Derek Catron
Author of Trail Angel
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