Publisher's Synopsis
Ex-reporter Pepper Kane and her friends have brought their horses from Oregon's Rogue Valley to a Seattle show to vie for jackpots that will to kick up their plans for a Western bed, barn and breakfast. But, using a fairgrounds restroom on the eve of the show, she hears violence going down in a fairgrounds shower, is spotted leaving the scene, later learning someone was killed. Her Lakota tribal-police partner, working a related case, shares her concern.
Show security is reluctant to help. A transgender rider asks Pepper to investigate death threats against her. Pepper's adult daughter reveals a secret that challenges Pepper's self-image. Then Pepper herself, still trying to compete at the show, is threatened and another body is found--spurring her to speed up her sleuthing.
The effects of preformed notions and prejudice--even when buried so deeply we're unaware of them--drive the story. Through action and adventure setting in a darkly beautiful Northwest setting, a splash of romance and dashes of humor, we're reminded what open minds, friendship and commitment really mean.
"I couldn't put the book down. I look forward to reading whatever she writes next."--Bestselling author Jo-Ann Mapson, bestselling author of "Blue Rodeo" and "Solomon's Oak." (on "Ghost Ranch")
"Each story stands on its own...Not to be missed."--Ken Farmer, Author of The Nations series
