Calder Storm

New York Times bestselling author Janet Dailey transports readers back to the heart of the Lone Star State with "Calder Storm," a gripping tale of family, land, and escalating danger. Set against the backdrop of the historic Cee Bar Ranch, a Calder legacy spanning over a century, the story sees the family facing an unprecedented threat to their beloved Texas outpost. Though their roots run deep in Texas, the Calders now reside in Montana, but trouble on the Cee Bar demands their attention. With the ranch in disarray, horses starving, and ranch hands driven away, it's clear a malevolent force is at work, determined to dismantle the Calder's Texas operations. Enter Quint Echohawk, a lawman by trade but a Calder by blood, who answers the call to investigate, even if it means stepping far outside his usual jurisdiction. Upon arriving in Texas, Quint immediately senses the palpable fear gripping the town, all directed towards the ruthless cattle baron, Max Rutledge, and his son, Boone. Rutledge's ambition to seize the Cee Bar is insatiable, and he will stop at nothing to achieve his goal. Posing as a drifter seeking work, Quint finds himself under constant surveillance, his every move reported back to Rutledge. His only allies are the grizzled "Empty" Garner and his spirited daughter, Dallas, with whom Quint finds not only a loyal companion but also a budding hope for the future. As the threats against him intensify, escalating from veiled warnings to outright danger, Quint realizes this is no ordinary dispute. In a town riddled with suspicion and betrayal, where danger lurks around every corner, the Calders are about to face their most perilous challenge yet, one that could cost them everything they hold dear. "Calder Storm" exemplifies Janet Dailey's mastery of the Western genre, continuing the legacy of compelling family sagas and high-stakes conflict that has captivated readers for decades, solidifying its place among her best books.