American Angels: A Novel

by Dan Simpson

Broad in scope, American Angels chronicles one of the most important times in American History. Set during the Civil War and the years immediately following, the story follows the life of Knock Gatlin, cherished son of a proud ranch family in the New Mexico territory. Seriously wounded in the Civil War, he is nourished back to health by his foster sister, Mary Alice-revered by the Indians in the region as a sacred spirit. As a conflict with a murderous ring of rustlers, thieves and land grabbers erupts for control of his beloved High Meadows ranch, Knock must defend not only his family and home, but the growing intensity of his emotions for a forbidden love. Both enchanting and suspenseful, American Angels is at once a family saga filled with historical detail, and a bold love story for believers in unselfish love.

329 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2001