The Valley of Sage and Juniper

A sweeping saga of family, faith, and survival in the American West.

In the early 20th century, steadfast Genesis and defiant Isaiah carve out a life on their famed grandfather's ranch, nestled against the rugged Rocky Mountains. Their world is upended by the arrival of a mysterious new preacher, called Leader by his devoted congregation. As their pious mother falls under his sway, the sisters find themselves drawn into his orbit, soon discovering that the religious community is far more sinister than it appears.

Caught between family secrets, religious fanaticism, and the harsh realities of ranch life, Genesis and Isaiah must navigate a treacherous path to forge their own identities and protect the bonds that tie them together. Will they find redemption in a land of sage and juniper, or will they succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume them? For readers of Western historical fiction, family sagas, and stories of strong women facing impossible odds.