Readers weigh in: Yosemite Lies is ‘a thriller from start to finish’

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The critics liked it; even more importantly, readers are loving Yosemite Lies, my new mystery-thriller now available on Amazon.

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.

Kirkus Reviews, in a “Get it” review, called the novel “a riveting tale about friendship and betrayal.”

“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.”

Now readers are chiming in with their praise:

“A thriller from start to finish. … A truly majestic backdrop for a riveting adventure. Yosemite Lies doesn’t let you down.”

“It strikes the right combination of mystery, adventure and female friendship while truly transporting you to the splendor of that national park.”

“I often found myself holding my breath, wanting answers. Conversely, as with so many things I enjoy, not wanting it to end.”

You can order Yosemite Lies through Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and e-book formats.

Get a sneak peek in this excerpt available on my website derekcatron.com.

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Make ‘Yosemite Lies’ your next beach read

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Can’t decide between the beach and mountains this summer? Enjoy both by making Yosemite Lies your next beach read!

A getaway to Yosemite National Park’s vast and rugged backcountry turns life-threatening when two women camping alone realize they are being stalked—and that long-hidden secrets pose even greater perils in Yosemite Lies.

The adventure-thriller Kirkus Reviews called “a riveting tale about friendship and betrayal” is available through Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and e-book formats at this link.

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Yosemite Lies review: ‘A riveting tale about friendship and betrayal’ (Kirkus)

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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—and long-hidden secrets pose new perils.

“Everyone hiking in Yosemite seems to have secrets,” Kirkus wrote in its review.

In Yosemite Lies, 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.

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.

“Catron’s gripping story delivers a lot of intriguing twists and turns, and the big reveal is a shocking one,” Kirkus wrote, adding, “Readers will enjoy the thrilling action.”

You can order Yosemite Lies through Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and e-book formats. The book is a bargain in any version: $24.99 for hardcover, $14.99 for paperback, and just $4.99 for the e-book. Click this link to order today.

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Mystery-thriller ‘Yosemite Lies’ on sale at Amazon

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. The book is a bargain in any version: $24.99 for hardcover, $14.99 for paperback, and just $4.99 for the e-book, which will be released July 11.

If you need to see a sample first before diving in to the adventure, you can read this excerpt on my website, derekcatron.com.

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‘Yosemite Lies’: It started as a campfire story

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Since I announced the July 11 publication of Yosemite Lies, I’ve gotten some questions about the inspiration for my newest novel. It’s a story I’m happy to share. My first visit to the national park was in 2007 as part of a backcountry camping trip hosted by the Sierra Club. I’ve done a few of these excursions and never had a bad time – or met a bad person. Among the best people I’ve met through Sierra Club is my hiking buddy Fred, who was also on that trip. I can’t recall the specific routes our group took or how many miles we hiked. I can only say the experience was magical. 

After hearing me talk so much about the trip, my wife, Lori, and our friends Paul and Sarah set out with me on our own journey into the backcountry eight years later. This time I took careful notes, even as my imagination roamed. 

Fittingly, it was around campfire that the embers of what would become Yosemite Lies were stirred into a flame I nurtured for years before finally committing to the page. I hope you’ll agree with me that it was worth the wait. Join the adventure and order your copy on Amazon today. 

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Coming soon: ‘Yosemite Lies,’ a mystery-thriller set in Yosemite National Park

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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—and long-hidden secrets pose new perils.

That’s the setup for my new novel, Yosemite Lies. As a modern thriller, it’s a major departure from the historical Westerns I wrote with the Trail Angel trilogy. But like those books, this one is filled with strong characters, riveting action, and a propulsive story that will hold you to your seat.

Best friends Kate and Veronica welcome the escape as Veronica copes with a brutal divorce that jeopardizes her role in the software giant 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.

When the danger ratchets up, Kate must uncover 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.

Yosemite Lies will be on sale July 11 on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and e-book formats. If you can’t wait until then, you can get a sneak peek in this excerpt available on my website, derekcatron.com.