Thank you everyone for the great reviews and comments!
“The dramatic center of the story — Catherine finding the inner strength to take on a pile of troubles — is handled with an engaging sense of compassion … A zesty and occasionally touching story of a woman confronting the crude realities of a new life.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Ending with a gripping setup for a sequel, Cat’s Café is an absorbing historical novel in which a tough woman faces the challenges of westward expansion.” — Foreward Clarion Review
“With rich descriptions of the land, history of the region, realistic dialog, and well-developed characters, Cat’s Café is an interesting and fun read which includes a love story, a murder mystery, a twist, and a hanging ending.” — Illinois Times
Reader comments
“WOW! I learned so much history and was glad to do so. I will definitely want to read the other two!!” — KJ
“I really enjoyed Cat’s Cafe. The way it is written makes you feel you are in Eagle Rock … While reading Cat’s Cafe I am there. I can feel the heat and dust of the town. I can smell the aromas of the railroad men coming into the saloon after a hard day’s work. Keep up the great work!” — JM
“A great read and I really enjoyed the notes as well. Very professionally done. Can’t wait for your next release.” —RiSc
“A good book to me is one where I can’t wait to turn the page and this is that kind of book … I will look forward to the books you plan in this trilogy. Best wishes.” —RiSu
“A good book to me is one where I can’t wait to turn the page and this is that kind of book … I will look forward to the other books you plan in this trilogy. Best wishes.” —RiSu
“… my brother’s book … Highly researched for accuracy and great characters … If you are a railroad buff, so is Ralls. After reading it, I really want to visit Idaho Falls. So much history and areas I want to visit now.” — RM. [Thank you Rod! I know there was some genuine, mutual hope for you to like my book! So glad you do! ~ Ralls]