Wild Cass Devlin

A Town Called Epiphany #1

by Helen Huber

A sweeping fantasy adventure set in the 'Wild West'. By turns exciting and moving, with heroes you'll root for, and villains who are more than they seem, but with love and friendship at its heart.

England 1890: When her uncle is killed in mysterious circumstances, Cassandra Rosslyn absconds to the American frontier town of Epiphany to claim his legacy. Relishing her newfound freedom, 'Wild Cass', crack shot and saloon peacekeeper, teams up with US Marshal Joe Devlin to bring down the notorious McRory Gang. But Cissy Jenkins, the most eligible girl in town, wants what she can never have - and will do anything to get it. After a shocking act of treachery that sends ripples through time, Cass is forced onto an undreamt-of path, and into legend.
England 2016: Near burnout after years on the job, private investigator Havoc Devlin traces her great-great-grandmother's footsteps to Epiphany. Like her ancestor, Havoc falls under Epiphany's spell. Following clues in Cass' secret memoirs, can she discover what lies hidden in the ancient barn on the McAllister ranch? Can she solve the enigma of tribal chieftain, Dyami, the other man who shaped Cass' life?

372 pages, Paperback

First published February 12, 2023

Reviews

[Beverley Latimer · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I have ever read!

This is the first book that I have ever read by this author, and I can't find the words to express how wonderful it is!
The life of the main character was so full of adventure but she experienced tragic loss too.
The book is a bittersweet account of love, loss, excitement, and lifelong friendships. Beautifully written, the book draws you in and compels you to keep reading. The main characters are unforgettable, and they will stay with me for a while to come.
Well done Helen Huber for writing this superb story. If I could give it more than five stars then I would have.

[Amanda Sheridan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such an exciting book! And it had everything I love in a novel—mystery, romance and excitement. But I shed quite a few tears as well as it has its fair share of heart-breaking moments. I loved Cass and the men in her life. I love how she took her life in the ‘Wild West’ firmly in her grip and refused to let it beat her. No spoilers but the chandelier scene with Cassius was just brilliant.

[Katherine Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

Make this your ‘Must Read’ book of this year. The writing is stunning and the story is so riveting, that you need to remind yourself that you aren’t actually there.

A new author for me and what a fantastic surprise it was. We begin with a young girl leaving home to take up an inheritance. You can read the family dynamics. But she makes the huge decision to leave her world and family behind in the name of adventure. It’s many years before she sees England again.

In the late 1880s, you couldn’t fly to the USA in a few hours. We take the sea crossing and then have days of travelling across the land with Cassandra to a different life than she could ever imagine. I love anything to do with travel, and the description is sublime.


In my favourite part, later in the book, Cass is explaining something to an ally across a crowded room; how she does it is astounding. The writing is neither under nor overstated and it hits just right.


This story is epic and holds you captive for the duration. Sounds painful? It isn’t. Every word is a joy. We have gun fights and power struggles galore, but as Cass takes on the persona of Wild Cass Devlin and learns to fill her father’s boots, the beauty of this story is in the interrelationships. We follow her friendships and her lovers and live through her joy and heartbreak along the way.


The author doesn’t shy away from difficult choices. There are several life-affirming dilemmas that the characters have to face in this story. Choices can be hard.

And then in a bizarre twist, we have a supernatural element to the story that shouldn’t work. What the heck? But it’s perfect. The book wouldn’t be the same without it.

We also have some modern-day descendants of Wild Cass Devlin investigating her story, which ties in with the supernatural element to segway us smoothly into Book Two, which I’m very much looking forward to. There’s a lot to this book.


An author with more talent than you can cock a gun at and is highly recommended.

[Carole Parkes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Havoc, a private investigator, becomes intrigued by a suitcase full of her ancestor's papers passed on to her by her mother. After making contact with her new-found American relatives, she decides to visit them in Epiphany and becomes fascinated by the personal account of Cassandra Devlin, or ‘Wild Cass’ as she was known, her gt gt grandmother, who became quite famous in the 1890s and early 1900s as a shooter. Although her public life is well known, a recently discovered chest belonging to Cass reveals previously unknown details about her personal life. And what a life!

Cass’ character was particularly well drawn. She obviously did not fit into the staid English society she was born into and yearned to be free to do her own thing without the constraints and tut-tutting of others, so she escaped to America without her parents' consent. I loved how she asserted herself there and became famous for her shooting prowess and other skills.

This is a wonderful book with all the elements of a well-lived life; love, friendships, family, suffering, torment, loss, and contentment. This book has it all. The story is told as Havoc is reading the various diaries and snippets of newspapers, and gazing at photographs and other keepsake objects. It’s not the easiest of reads as I had to look up several words I’d not come across before but that didn’t detract from the story which I thoroughly enjoyed. I would certainly recommend this book.

[Lucas W Mayberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Compelling Mixture of Wild West Adventure, Action, Romance & History with a dash of the supernatural

Havoc travels to the town of Epiphany in America to research her Great, Great Grandmother, Cassandra (Wild Cass) Devlin and comes across her memoirs. As she reads them we are transported to the late 19th century where a young Cass runs away from her home in England and travels to America where she settles in Epiphany. From there over the next 5 decades we experience her highs and her lows, her love and her heartache. Her dangers as she encounters bandits out to kill her and her accomplishments as she becomes proficient in the way of the gun and she saves the town of Epiphany on countless occasions and she is made the first ever female sheriff because of it. This is a thrilling read told partly in memoir form. It’s primarily a tale of Havoc’s grandmother but we soon learn that Havoc with her sister Daiyu have a mysterious occupation and on the fringes of the story something supernatural is happening but we don’t quite get to the bottom of it and it leaves us with some questions. Hopefully in the second story, which I can’t wait to read, this questions will be answered. This was wonderfully written and I was amazed at the research that went into the historical aspect of the story.

[James Murray · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a thrilling story! Helen Huber has a winner of a novel with book 1 in her Epiphany Series. It’s a most entertaining and unique fictional family saga. I love sagas but also want to see a family’s evolution as the story progresses. A Town Called Epiphany: Book 1 does not disappoint, and this story is leaving me with a lovely “book hangover.” I’m heading over to download Book 2 in the series to continue the adventure.
The story unfolds with Cassandra Rosslyn and her need to not be constrained with the societal norms of England and her desire to follow in the footprint of her biological father in the American frontier town of Epiphany.
Cassandra evolves to become Wild Cass Devlin in her new western hometown, and the adventures of her life are told in a beautiful manner through her diaries to her decedents.
Her adventures are societal firsts and most uplifting as we experience through her written words her moments of joy of life, her precious loves, sadness at her losses, and the rich family bonds as she makes history as the first woman to achieve an array of accomplishments. This is fiction at its best.
This story reminds me of the saga of the Unsinkable Molly Brown with the sense of a strong woman who enriches those around her at every turn. You will love this story, and I look forward to continuing the adventure in Book 2 with Havoc and Daiyu, Cass’s decedents.

[Karen Inkle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great first experience of Helen Huber's books!

Invited to stay in a property that belonged to her great, great grandparents Havoc could'nt resist the temptation. Discovery under the floorboards treasures from beyond the grave in the form of memoirs and letters that would reveal more than she had ever dreamed about her family history.
This is the first book I have read by Helen Huber and boy did I enjoy it! The story takes you back in time to relive the journey of Cass as she faces various challenges that would test the most hardy. She is a brilliant, vivid and strong character who faces whatever life throws at her whilst on a unforseen path to a different country where life is so much different and experiences, both joyous and tragic, and difficult choices are plenty. The author captures your imagination so easily from the start and I found myself repeatedly burning the midnight oil so I could read 'just one more chapter'! A great, well written story that I would highly recommended to everyone. Great job! Looking forward to book 2!

[Marcia Clayton · Rating 5 out of 5]

My dad was the farmer of a smallholding and had little time off, but on a Sunday afternoon, he liked nothing better than to watch a western on the telly, and I loved to sit with him and watch the cowboys and Indians. This book took me right back to those days, and I could easily imagine the vividly described scenes as the story unfolded. Set in England in 1890, the main character is Cassandra Rosslyn, an English rose who longs for adventure. She is determined not to marry the man of her parent’s choice and sets off on an adventure to the frontier of the American West. The story flips between that of Cass and her great-great-granddaughter, Havoc Devlin, who follows in her footsteps. Havoc also falls under the spell of the town of Epiphany and is intrigued to read the memoirs of Cass. All the characters are well-developed, and the book is beautifully written. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and will be reading more by this author.

[Dwayne Roberts · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some anachronisms. Also some weird, occasional semicolon usage.

[C. A. Deegan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptional!

Every so often, you come across a real gem of a read, and this is one of those. Set across twin storylines, the story mainly focuses on Cass Devlin, an English rose with a complicated background.  Craving adventure that society does not give her, she sets off for the frontier of the American West in the footsteps of...well, I won't give the game away.  The story flips to the present day when her ancestor, Havoc, is learning about her great-great Grandmothers history.  Havoc is a keeper of mysteries herself, and the stories intertwine expertly.  From the "Wild West" to modern times, the story rockets along at a great pace.  It feels like you are there in the shoot-outs!  It's a fantastic read, and Book 2 is calling.  Well done, the author.

[Karl Wiggins · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just loved this book. It tells the life story of saloon peacekeeper Wild Cass Devlin from about the age of 20, when she makes the perilous journey from England to the frontier town of Epiphany in Wyoming, to her death 50 or so years later, inspiration loosely drawn, I’m sure, from the lives of Calamity Jane and Annie Oakley and all the other female gunslingers of the wild west.

There are plenty of gunfights and a few love affairs as we view Cass’s life through three different platforms; her own memoirs, the written story of her exploits and through Cass’s great-great granddaughter, Havoc, descendant of Lady Theodosia Havoc, who Cass actually met, not knowing at the time that they would share the same descendant; ‘I wonder how she would have reacted to the knowledge that her great-grandson, my dad, married Lady Havoc’s great-granddaughter, our mum, after the two matriarchs were both long-dead...’

This in itself fascinates me because I’m currently tracing the family tree, and I’ve discovered that the brother of my 29th great-grandfather was killed (accidentally or otherwise) by my 28th great-grandfather, although these are from two completely separate branches of the family tree, branches that didn’t come together until 420 more years had elapsed. Funny old world, isn’t it?

There are hints at mysticism and the occult, especially when a human rights lawyer from New York, a lady journalist from England, a rodeo champion from Montana, a female photographer from Boston and a mineralogist from India, who all seem to know each other, arrive in Epiphany, a notoriously difficult place to reach, at the same time, and without alerting the townsfolk of their arrival. And although this is a stand-alone book it leaves room for a follow up, and I look forward to reading book 2 in the series.

Another part in the book that I found especially fascinating was when Havoc spots a circular object lodged in the corner of a small wooden chest that contains old correspondence, faded sepia photos, yellowed newspaper cuttings and Cass’s memoirs from the 1800s. Certain that had not been in the chest when she first looked, let alone on the previous occasions she had searched through it, Havoc suddenly remembers other objects that turned up at random since she first begun to read Cass’s memoirs.

The reason I find this so compelling is because the very same thing happened to me. A case that contained something extremely precious to me was missing one item, simply because it had been stolen, and I know by who. A number of people had cause to look through the case, but when it finally came back into my possession, there was the missing item, back where it belonged, sitting in plain site in the case where it would be impossible to miss. I often wonder how the person who stole it felt when she realised it was gone.

This is a lovely book, and I endorse it highly. Not only do I love Cass’s relationship with her lovers, and the townsfolk of Epiphany, but also the various animals that cross her path throughout her life, from her first horse, Hania (Spirit Warrior) to her goats, Pernilla and Prudence, and finally her last puppy, who clearly chooses her, rather than the other way around. Dogs do this, you know. When we ‘chose’ our Bichon Frisé, Ruby, she was the one puppy in the litter who was wagging her tail and practically leaping up at us as if to say, ‘About time you lot turned up! I’ve been waiting for you!’

The book has an enchanting effect on the reader, as if the author has sprinkled magic dust throughout her words. I don’t know how Helen Huber has created this effect, but there’s definitely a burnished tone to this rip-roaring and riotous tale.

Give it a go.

[Jeanette Ford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my, what can I say? I never expected to enjoy this book. I didn’t think it would be my thing, but as I have read and loved C.A.Asbrey’s books set in the ‘Wild West’, I thought I’d give it a go. A woman by the very strange name of Havoc Devlin has the journals kept by her great, great, grandmother, Cass Devlin, who left her home in England to discover a property her ‘uncle’ had left her in Wyoming. She loves everything about Epiphany, especially lawman Joe Devlin – and her remarkable step siblings, Dyami and his sister.
This is a true gem of story telling. It encompasses so many things – what life was like in the wild country of Wyoming in those days, real western-type adventures with gun slingers and the like, love, loyalty, obsession and loss. It touches on other historical events as we follow Cass’s life until she dies. You can’t help thinking of Doris Day in her role as Calamity Jane as you read about Cass Devlin and her adventures, and wonder at such a remarkable woman and her achievements. Each character is so real, you almost expect them to materialise off the page (or in my case, out of my kindle). They’re painted so vividly you can see them playing their various parts, be they good or bad. I was also intrigued by the subtle hints at the supernatural which began to twitch my supernatural antenna. Some of my own writing involves such lines. I wanted to know more. I probably shouldn’t say this, but at the end of the book, my heart was left crying for Dyami. That doesn’t happen to me often. That shows the power of great story telling. This book is a triumph and I’m so glad I read it.

[Hilly Barmby · Rating 5 out of 5]

What's not to love about this book? There are two timelines running through this story. We meet Havoc and learn some strange stuff about her as she reads the memoirs of her famous ancestor, ‘Wild’ Cass. In the memoirs, we see a young girl escaping from the suffocating high society of England in the 1890s, who travels alone to the new frontier of America to start a different life to the one planned for her. She arrives in Epiphany and this is where it all really starts. I adored ‘Wild’ Cass and enjoyed her daring escapades as she came into her own. First, as a peace officer at a local saloon, all the way up to being the first female sheriff and fighting the notorious McRory Gang along the way. We follow her as she navigates misogyny and true acceptance, deep love and terrible jealousy, and, finally, grief beyond endurance. But Cass has built her life here and has special friends and family who bolster her. Not one for giving up, she continues to amaze and enthral people. You get references to many books I know and love, and many I have now jotted down that I need to read. The author introduces us to the wide-sweeping vistas of this new land, where the descriptions are so vivid you can see, touch, taste and smell it all. You also get the history, with a lot of Native American references I found fascinating. But there is more to this tale than just someone learning about their forbear, as hints are dropped all the way through that this is not an ordinary tale. At all. I can’t wait to find out what is really going on in the next book. Well done, Helen Huber. I’m a fan!

[Jinny Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wasn't sure how I'd get on with this, as westerns and fantasy are not something I usually read, but within the first pages I was totally immersed in Cass's world, and increasingly so as she traversed the Atlantic to America in the days of the Wild West and Cowboys and Indians. The authors research into the time period is evident avd the details of settings and events make it easy to lose yourself in the story. This is a long book, which is a good thing, as the story is very definitely an epic and I wanted to read every last moment of Cass Devlin's life. The story is presented partly as through the eyes of a modern day descendant (Havoc) so includes a mix of her thoughts and reflections as she reads through Cass's letters, memoirs, etc, but I would have been more than happy if the entire book had stayed in Cass's point of view that of her contemporaries and wasn't sure that the modern day references to supernatural beings and events added anything to an already great story. I bought Book 2 when I was only a third in to Book 2, as I knew I could read about this Wild West cast of characters for a long time yet, but book 2 is quite different and becomes far more 'Fantasy' and far less epic historical saga. This writer is clearly accomplished and handles the subjects well whether that be historical details or building a fantastical cast of creatures for the later book, but I'm still left thinking the first and second books are very different genres!

[Caroline Hurry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whiskey, Wits & Wild Women
Expect time-traveling diaries, gun-slinging heroines, two Devlins, and a dash of destiny in Helen Huber's western with a paranormal twist. Wild Cass Devlin is a crack-shot peacekeeper with a past. Escaping corseted Victorian England for the American frontier, she finds herself in 1890s Epiphany.
Fast forward more than 10 decades to a modern mystery featuring Havoc – love the name – Cass Devlin's great-great-granddaughter, who finds her hidden memoirs beneath a floorboard, setting off a dual-timeline treasure hunt and identity quest.
You can almost catch the tumbleweeds in Huber's cinematic windblown prairies, bustling saloons, and tense standoffs, but it's not all shootouts and spurs.
Huber throws quiet moments of grief, forbidden love, and the bonds of familial friendships into this frontier fantasy where other perfectly pitched names include villainess Cissy Jenkins, Dyami, a Native American chieftain, and "Rabid" Robert McRory (whose corpse mysteriously fails to materialize).
Huber's pacing and prose that flows smoother than bourbon make for a rollicking read. You'll cheer for Cass, fret over Havoc, and NEED to know what's in that old barn on the McAllister ranch. I was engrossed.
I adore tales of strong women, and Huber's Devlin women defy expectations, forge their destinies, and fight for what is right. The ending left me with a delicious tingle down my spine, and I can’t wait to tuck into Book 2 in the series.

[Steven Ashford · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an extremely well-told adventure chronicling the life of a feisty female gunslinger in the Wild West, and on into the 20th Century. "Wild Cass" Devlin leaves her home in England on the trail of a father she hardly knew, and forges a new life for herself in a small town in Wyoming. It's an epic and exciting tale, as we follow Cass through several love affairs, a career as America's first female sheriff, and numerous edge-of-your-seat gunfights. The pace never lets up, and the action scenes are skilfully narrated.

What really makes this book interesting, though, is the framing story of Cass's great great (great?) granddaughter, who comes across her memoirs and discovers Cass's story alongside us. In it we discover that lurking in the background of the gunslinger's life are all sorts of shadowy mythical creatures, including mages, werewolves and vampires. This sets things up brilliantly for a sequel, and I'll be looking forward to discovering how all these elements are brought centre-stage in the follow-up.

A Town Called Epiphany is an intriguing and thoroughly entertaining read, but it's also got bucket loads of heart. You'll fall in love with its heroine in minutes, and when her long and enthralling life finally comes to an end, you'll wish it didn't have to stop. Storytelling of the highest class!

[Anthony Hulse · Rating 5 out of 5]

English girl, Cassandra Rossyln embarks on a quest to the wild west after the death of her uncle. Intent on discovering her uncle’s killer, she falls in love with the town of Epiphany. This epic tale takes us to the unforgettable life story of Wild Cass; as she was later known, due to her role as lawmaker and skilled sharpshooter. Romance, tragedy, violence, and compassion awaits Cass as she embraces her new home.
This gifted writer must have endured hours of research to deliver such an accurate account of the events of the 1800’s and early twentieth century. A flawless and beautiful story that touched on all of my emotions. And like a talented story teller, she left the enigmatic ending open to interpretation; compelling the reader to pine for the follow up. Needless to say, I enjoyed this immensely.

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

captivating to the last page

This book was fascinating! Havoc, a descendant of the infamous Cass Devlin, pieces together Cass’s life through old diary entries and letters. The story is told in a mixture of Cass’s point of view, and narrated from a third person perspective. Then we have Havoc’s story too, which even though there isn’t much in this tale, hints at something mysterious and exciting.

The characters were phenomenal, especially ‘Wild Cass’ who I just loved so much. The love story running through out was beautiful, especially the way the author showcased different types of love between couples. And if there was ever a character I’d love to grab by the neck and squeeze, it’s the deplorable Cissy Jenkins. A truly dislikable character.

I really loved it, and I look forward to continuing Havoc and her sister’s story in the next book.

[Sarah Jacobson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely incredible!

I'm a huge western fan and this book hit me in all the right places.
We follow the life story of Cass Rosslyn, as told through Memoirs read by her great great granddaughter Havoc.
Cass left England in 1890 for Epiphany, Wyoming to claim her inheritance left by her father.. I adored Cass's story so much as we watch her find her place in the world, and boy did she! Her great loves, her tragedies and her amazing accomplishments.
The writing is fantastic, the world building immersive, and the characters riveting. You can tell a lot of research has gone into this story, and I couldn't get enough. I didn't expect the ending, but it has made me all the more eager to read book 2.
Absolute banger of a book, and I believe it'll be one that stays with me for a while. We'll deserved 5 stars.

[Marianna Pieterse · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fast-paced story set in the Wild West. It is an action-packed adventure that makes one remember why you love Western stories! There is a vast time difference between where we are now and the setting of the story. However, it was easy to be pulled in and made to feel like you were right there with the characters, seeing the dusty roads, the saloon, and of course Cass' cabin, and everything else. Helen Huber has a knack for describing the scenes so vividly and for portraying emotion well. Each character had their own unique voice. Once I picked up the book, I had a difficult time putting it down again!

I was a bit confused at first with the multiple points of view, but once I understood the way the writer divided the different sections, it was easy to follow and to remember who's who.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

[Gail McGuire · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Rollicking and Engaging Read
I enjoyed every page of this well-written, adventurous, delightful novel. Many facets of the book kept me raptly engaged in the story. The story itself is full of richly described characters engaged in a perfectly paced, adventurous, entertaining, and heartwarming storyline. The plot plays out from past and present, and multiple points of view where the reader hears the characters speak up and tell their perspective on key plot lines. Even the formatting plays a part in this engaging diversity of characters. I loved the epic scope of the novel taking the reader through the galvanizing life of Cass whose spitfire courage and plucky spirit captured my heart. This book is a must read!

[Jane Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Town Called Epiphany. Book One, by Helen Huber

This is the first book I have read by this author, and what a thrilling, compelling story it was.
A great start to the series.

Havoc Devlin, a private investigator, traces her great-great-grandmothers’ footsteps to the small town of Epiphany in America’s mid-west state of Wyoming. The story moves back and forth through the years as Havoc reads the letters and memoir found underneath the floorboards on the ranch where her uncle once lived.

I loved the characters, the descriptions and the writing style. An engaging story full of intrigue, suspense, treachery and triumph, but most of all an endearing love story. An emotional, riveting tale.
Highly recommended.

[Carol Kerry-Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliantly written

I loved this book about Wild Cass Devlin. She was a relatable character and her journey from a young English girl being pushed into a marriage she didn’t want to the 1st woman sheriff of the Wild West was well told by the author. From the trip to the isolated town, to her learning to live a new life, Cass grew in character and stature.

Though her life was full of grief for her lost husband Joe, and lost love Dyami, there was much that she enjoyed. Her sharpshooter skills earned her admiration and respect in the Wild West.

The author has obviously taken the time to go extensive research and it shows. The hints dropped throughout the book about something ‘other’ happening in the valley are intriguing. I look forward to more in Book 2.

[Suzanne Stephenson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A .Lovely Western Adventure

It is some years since I read a rollicking good Western adventure, and this was it. Cass was a great character and left an indelible impression. I have never been to the Wild West but I have been to a few wilder bits of Canada and also to Vermont US. The town of Epiphany has all the features we hear about in the old West. A few things seemed a little modern to me...like Cass' s installation of modern plumbing ( not to be found a few years ago at some route stops I visited ) and reference to a human rights lawyer. Native Americans/First Nations persons have had a raw deal so it was good to have prominent Native American characters. The possible supernatural bits seemed a slight distraction. Overall great fun!

[Marlene Cheng · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helen Huber's, A Town Called Epiphany: Wild Cass Devlin, is extraordinary. No summary can do justice to the narrative range and epic beauty of it.
Huber has created a world that stands on its own. That world breathes with life, as she populated it, intelligently and sympathetically, with multiple, complex, and genuinely individual characters.
Huber moves with conviction and clarity between heartbreaking tragedy and genuine humor, from gruesome realism to magical fantasy.
Helen Huber has created a classic. It's a tribute and love song to the colorful and vibrant heart of all things 'staid and proper in Britain' and the 'wilds of the American frontiers' of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This is all told from a contemporary perspective, as Wild Cass Devlin's secret diary is read by her great, great, granddaughter.
The eloquent, engaging, and fascinating, A Town Called Ephiphany: Wild Cass Devlin, is a book to remember. And one is wont to read Huber's next, The Town Called Epiphany 2. Well done Helen Huber. Very well done.--Marlene Cheng-author.

[Charlene Mattson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Very enjoyable paranormal western!

I really enjoyed this story of a town and its first female sheriff and the life she led. Interesting characters and the paranormal twist elevated it (for me anyway).

One slight issue I have is that most of this book is written from the pov of Cass, extrapolated from her diaries as read by Havoc. This worked fine, but sometimes the intrusions of other characters like Arabella's or Cissy's pov felt forced. The formatting differences for them also felt a bit jarring.

I am looking forward to reading the next book!

[S.S. Saywack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helen Huber’s sprawling tale of Epiphany is a delightful read. It’s full of tragedy, wonder, excitement, adventure. Beginning in the 1890s, it charts Cass’s life in her newfound home in the Wild West of America that is as far away in distance as it is in the genteelness of her former life in England. The writing is lovely and enticing, and the pace of the novel is just right to keep the reader engaged. The ending, surprising as to be expected, eases the way into book two. A thoroughly enjoyable read and I’m looking forward to the next.

[Tom Leverett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book because it had all the best of the Old West - truly good people, truly bad ones, a sharpshooter, etc., all well made and realistic. It starts in the modern age with a descendant digging through letters, and I can relate to that too. In the end the story was very realistic and believable, though the characters were somewhat extreme, and I liked that aspect of it too. Well done.

[Conor Buchanan · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enchanting adventure!

I enjoyed reading this book full of action and adventure. The story also had parts that were gentle and sweet, which made this book a rare treat. Helen's story took me on a delightful journey while I snuggled under a blanket on a cold Winter 's day.

[Mary Woldering · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Town Called Epiphany: Book 1: Wild Cass Devlin Kindle Edition
A wonderful opener to a three book series that starts as a “Wild West” tale of personal growth as discovered in a great-great grandmother’s diary. Cass Devlin, a proper Victorian Miss with a secret shooting skill is unhappy with a coming arranged marriage. She escapes, more or less, to America and on into the wild west to claim some property left for her by her father.
In another world, Havoc, the great-great granddaughter of Cass is tracking a mystery, the clues of which are hidden under the floor of a barn in Epiphany. Havoc goes to the town of Epiphany and just as her ancestor was, she’s captivated but even more interested in connecting the dots. She discovers a story of a strong woman who was comfortable as a gunslinger and became the first female sheriff. There is love and heartbreak. There are even more mysteries uncovered and a tip of the hat to something paranormal going on.
Can’t wait to get into Book 2.