Ruthie Fear

Ruthie Fear is a novel that follows a young woman growing up in Montana’s Bitterroot Valley, where she encounters an enigmatic, headless creature that haunts her throughout her childhood. As her community faces social divisions, environmental threats, and natural disasters, Ruthie’s connection to her homeland and its complexities deepens. This innovative Western explores themes of ecological and societal upheaval, capturing the fragile beauty and fierce resilience of the modern American West through the eyes of an unforgettable heroine.