Forgotten Rose
(2025)(The third book in the Jess Delaine Western Mystery series)
A novel by John D Nesbitt
Out in the open range, the greatest threats lie hidden…and one cowboy must risk everything to bring them to light.
Jess Delaine arrives at a modest ranch near Sayers, Wyoming, ready to guide hunters and face the hard labor of a roundup. But his routine life is upended when Tiburcio Martínez, a man searching for his missing daughter, is found dead. As questions multiply, Delaine uncovers dark secrets stretching across the rangeland—secrets tied to ruthless criminals exploiting women for profit.
When more bodies appear, including that of Martínez's nephew, Delaine finds himself locked in a desperate struggle against a hidden network of traffickers. After receiving a tip from a spirited saloon woman, he teams up with Deputy Blackmur and follows a trail that leads to shadowy ranchers, mysterious visitors, and a group of women held against their will.
Facing ambushes, betrayals, and a chilling conspiracy, Delaine must decide how far he’s willing to go to protect the innocent and deliver justice to the guilty. In a lawless land, will he be able to expose the truth—or become its next victim?
Explore the dark secrets of the open range and follow Jess Delaine as he uncovers a brutal network of betrayal in Forgotten Rose. Order your copy of this thrilling Western mystery today!
‘John Nesbitt knows working cowboys and ranch life well enough for you to chew the dirt with his characters as this tale unfolds.’ —True West
Genre: Western
Jess Delaine arrives at a modest ranch near Sayers, Wyoming, ready to guide hunters and face the hard labor of a roundup. But his routine life is upended when Tiburcio Martínez, a man searching for his missing daughter, is found dead. As questions multiply, Delaine uncovers dark secrets stretching across the rangeland—secrets tied to ruthless criminals exploiting women for profit.
When more bodies appear, including that of Martínez's nephew, Delaine finds himself locked in a desperate struggle against a hidden network of traffickers. After receiving a tip from a spirited saloon woman, he teams up with Deputy Blackmur and follows a trail that leads to shadowy ranchers, mysterious visitors, and a group of women held against their will.
Facing ambushes, betrayals, and a chilling conspiracy, Delaine must decide how far he’s willing to go to protect the innocent and deliver justice to the guilty. In a lawless land, will he be able to expose the truth—or become its next victim?
Explore the dark secrets of the open range and follow Jess Delaine as he uncovers a brutal network of betrayal in Forgotten Rose. Order your copy of this thrilling Western mystery today!
‘John Nesbitt knows working cowboys and ranch life well enough for you to chew the dirt with his characters as this tale unfolds.’ —True West
Genre: Western
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