November 16, 2011 by thinkhappy

Red Fox Woman

By Judy Ann Davis

Summary

Red Fox Woman is a mystery, western, and romance set in the Colorado Territory in 1868. Pennsylvania potter, Julia Gast, flees to the West to set up a redware pottery business, raise horses, and escape secrets from her past.

When Flint Ashmore rides into the ranch he purchased from a now deceased neighbor, he never expects to be welcomed with the barrel of a shotgun held by a potter who’s squatting on his land. Both Flint and Julia are equally surprised when they later discover that the ranch each thinks he separately owns has been deeded to both Julia and Betsy Ashmore, the adopted sister of Flint and his three brothers.

In order to get money, Julia decides to raise horses and makes ring flasks and pottery to sell. She also aligns herself with a renegade Indian, Two Bears, to help her gather horses to sell to the army. It’s Two Bears who nicknames her Red Fox Woman because of her flaming red hair that he says outshines the color of a red fox.  

When unknown enemies try to steal Julia’s stock and injure Betsy Ashmore, Flint and Julia must work together to find the culprits and to find the peace and happiness both are seeking. Red Fox Woman is a fast-moving story, full of action, adventure and mystery, but with humor and romance as well. 

Red Fox Woman was a finalist in the International Book Awards and the USA Book Awards.

REVIEWS

Acompletely enjoyable and, for me, is reminiscent of the master of all Westerns, Louis L'Amour. Judy Ann Davis has written a winner! Love, murder, suspicion and the vanquishing of blind prejudice all gallop for the spotlight in this won't-let-you-put-it-down novel.  Mella Reese – Author of Nia    (Amazon)

Cowboys, Indians and fiery redheads. Who doesn't want to read this book? This book is a clever, fun-filled, romantic romp through old time Colorado Territory. Back when Colorado would have eaten up ski tourists and film festival goers. Highly recommended.

J. D. Bubbernaut  -  (Amazon)

I loved this book. The story gripped me right from the start and never let go. I always enjoy a good historical fiction and this did not disappoint. There is an old west setting complete with cattle rustling, unsanctioned alliances with Native Americans, and disputes over property rights. In the midst of it all, an unlikely romance is budding. I found myself turning pages excitedly, eager to see how everything would turn out in the end.

E. Stroik – A Very Engaging Story! (Amazon)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Judy Ann Davis began her career in writing as a copy and continuity writer for WGBI Radio and WYOU-TV, formerly WDAU-TV, in Scranton, PA.  She has worked public relations for the Clearfield Area School District, and has worked in adult education for the Central Intermediate Unit 10 and the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center. 

Throughout her career, Davis has written news articles and features for newspapers, advertising copy for businesses, and curricula and grants for various educational institutions.  

Over a dozen of her short stories have appeared in various literary and small magazines.  She holds a degree in Journalism and Communications, cum laude, from Point Park University in Pittsburgh and is a member of Pennwriters.  She lives in Clearfield, PA.                                                                                

Website:               http://www.judyanndavis.com

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