Snarling Wolf – book 4 – Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail by David Fitz-Gerald

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Dive back into the gripping, frontier chaos. Snarling Wolf is the fourth adventurous installment in the Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail series.

The famed Snake River marks the point the wagon master claims that all the greenhorns turn loco. After twelve hundred grueling miles and four relentless months on the trail, the expedition teeters on the brink. Frayed nerves, exhausted patience, and the specter of doom cast a dark cloud over the travelers.

At every turn, new dangers emerge. A young man who is like a brother to Dorcas Moon is ravaged in a mountain lion attack. A heat wave grips the dusty, barren plains and spreads sickness. The wolves that lurk in the shadows edge closer. Even the rattlesnakes seem emboldened.

Dorcas’ daughter, Rose’s descent into madness can no longer be ignored. What began as an eerie preoccupation with death takes a shocking turn when Rose reveals her truths. Dorcas is thrust into a realm of disbelief, and her worst fears about Rose’s mysterious suitor become a stark reality.

As weary emigrants yearn for respite, tales of murderous outlaws spread like wildfire across the prairie. Passing strangers share the latest terrifying news. It’s only a matter of when, not if, the notorious highwaymen will strike. Which bend of the mighty snake shelters the feared outlaws?

Grab your copy of Snarling Wolf now and unveil the next chapter in Dorcas Moon’s relentless saga. Sink your teeth into this tale of survival, madness, and the unyielding spirit of those who brave the treacherous migration.

245 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 30, 2024

REVIEW

As Dembi Koofai would say about this edition of Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail, “Ver good.”, though that is an understated quote. Along with all of the dangers our intrepid pioneers have faced, with more to come, Dorcas now realizes that all her children have abilities that go beyond the norm. As with the other books in the series, the author has plumbed the depths of human emotions and endurance. Dorcas faces some challenges ahead as they face the coming mountainous trail and the ever-present danger of outlaws. Home is just around the bend…will they make it? 5 Stars