Spur AwardWinning AuthorWINNER OF THE ELMER KELTON AWARDFor nineteen years, Wash Baker has been haunted by firing into the night at what he thought was a grizzly, only to kill his young son and narrowly miss a second boy, Trey. Now, in 1899, confirmed tracks of grizzlya species of bear unknown in Texashave been found at a Davis Mountains camp meeting attended by Wash and his daughter, Grace.The congregants include Trey, now an adult and courting Grace, and Treys father, Ed Mulholland. Long ago, Mulhollands big talk about the dangers of a grizzly led Wash to panic and fire the fatal load of buckshot. With all of them now striking out to hunt down this confirmed grizzly, Wash has a chance to right the wrongful shot and perhaps deliver judgment on Mulholland.Meanwhile, up from Mexico has come twelveyearold Rosindo Mesa, seeking to kill the same grizzly before the next full moon in order to free his dead fathers wandering soul.This novel is based on the actual 1899 hunt for the only documented grizzly ever found in Texas."A quickpaced and fun read that will appeal to readers with an interest in historical fiction set in the Old West. . . . A riveting read that is a highly recommended pick for personal reading lists and community library Western Fiction collections." Midwest Book Review"Patrick Dearen paints a vivid setting, bringing the flora and fauna of the region into precise focus . . . He does a good job developing characters with deep psychological wounds and bringing...

Binding: Paperback;220 pages; Publisher: Speaking Volumes LLC; Classification: N/A; Weight: 450.21 g; Dimensions: N/A

Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back.

Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.

Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Click here to view our full Returns Policy.