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Red Fork Roots: Tulsa Series Sequel
By 1933, the Great Depression has reached its tentacles into the small town of Red Fork, Oklahoma. There, following her oil-magnate father’s fortune-loss and subsequent suicide, Lucie Patton is struggling to discover who she is and where she fits. Wesley, her airplane-flying brother, has no such problem.
The purchase of a combination store and filling station thrust them into a new world of commercial enterprise. Meanwhile, the folks of Red Fork aren’t sure what these two former rich kids are up to.
Readers of the Tulsa Series books will recognize characters who, in this sequel, surround Lucie and Wesley with friendship and encouragement as they transition from millionaire status to slogging it out with the rest of the country.
When a hobo, named Nathan Anderson, chooses to cease “riding the rails,” and remain in Red Fork, interesting past connections to the town begin to weave him tightly into the lives of the Patton siblings.
That’s when things start popping for Lucie.
The purchase of a combination store and filling station thrust them into a new world of commercial enterprise. Meanwhile, the folks of Red Fork aren’t sure what these two former rich kids are up to.
Readers of the Tulsa Series books will recognize characters who, in this sequel, surround Lucie and Wesley with friendship and encouragement as they transition from millionaire status to slogging it out with the rest of the country.
When a hobo, named Nathan Anderson, chooses to cease “riding the rails,” and remain in Red Fork, interesting past connections to the town begin to weave him tightly into the lives of the Patton siblings.
That’s when things start popping for Lucie.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 19, 2024
About the author
Norma Jean Lutz
110 books23 followersNorma Jean Lutz’s writing career began when she enrolled in a writing correspondence course. Since then, she has had over 250 short stories and articles published in both secular and Christian publications. The full-time writer is also the author of over 50 published books under her own name and many ghostwritten books. Her books have been favorably reviewed in Affair de Coeur, Coffee Time Romance, Romance Reader at Heart, and The Romance Studio magazines, and her short fiction has garnered a number of first prizes in local writing contests.
Norma Jean is the founder of the Professionalism In Writing School, which was held annually in Tulsa for fourteen years. This writers' conference, which closed its doors in 1996, gave many writers their start in the publishing world.
A gifted teacher, Norma Jean has taught a variety of writing courses at local colleges and community schools, and is a frequent speaker at writers' seminars around the country. For eight years, she taught on staff for the Institute of Children's Literature. She has served as artist-in-residence at grade schools, and for two years taught a staff development workshop for language arts teachers in schools in Northeastern Oklahoma.
As co-host for the Tulsa KNYD Road Show, she shared the microphone with Kim Spence to present the Road Show Book Club, a feature presented by the station for more than a year. She has also appeared in numerous interviews on KDOR-TV.
Norma Jean has brought out past out-of-print novels to create a new series. These teen novels (which she likes to call "Clean Teen Reads") were published in the 1980s and 90s, yet the story lines are timeless. Sporting new titles and new book covers, these books will become part of the "Norma Jean Lutz Classic Collection" series.
Her newest teen offering is Brought to You By the Color Drab. A story of a young man living in the ghetto who seemingly was born in the wrong place in the wrong time. This is a story of redemption!
Norma Jean is the founder of the Professionalism In Writing School, which was held annually in Tulsa for fourteen years. This writers' conference, which closed its doors in 1996, gave many writers their start in the publishing world.
A gifted teacher, Norma Jean has taught a variety of writing courses at local colleges and community schools, and is a frequent speaker at writers' seminars around the country. For eight years, she taught on staff for the Institute of Children's Literature. She has served as artist-in-residence at grade schools, and for two years taught a staff development workshop for language arts teachers in schools in Northeastern Oklahoma.
As co-host for the Tulsa KNYD Road Show, she shared the microphone with Kim Spence to present the Road Show Book Club, a feature presented by the station for more than a year. She has also appeared in numerous interviews on KDOR-TV.
Norma Jean has brought out past out-of-print novels to create a new series. These teen novels (which she likes to call "Clean Teen Reads") were published in the 1980s and 90s, yet the story lines are timeless. Sporting new titles and new book covers, these books will become part of the "Norma Jean Lutz Classic Collection" series.
Her newest teen offering is Brought to You By the Color Drab. A story of a young man living in the ghetto who seemingly was born in the wrong place in the wrong time. This is a story of redemption!
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September 16, 2024
I used to love reading, but lately, I've been struggling to find books that align with my faith. I've found that many of the love stories have too much unnecessary detail, and the sci-fi genre comes with its own set of challenges. However, I've recently discovered Norma Jean Lutz's books, which perfectly combine my love for Christ with my love for reading. Her writing has truly captured my attention and allowed me to enjoy reading for fun while keeping Christ at the center of it all.
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June 9, 2024
An outstanding read! Wonderful characters and historical detail from the 1930s that sucks readers right into the Great Depression era. The Patton family and the historical people, such as Wylie Post, held my interest. I learned some things about Mr. Post I didn't know, as well as the actress Carole Lombard.
I especially enjoyed it because I got a good sense of what my parents endured during the Depression era. The writing was vivid and well-researched. I highly recommend this novel!
I especially enjoyed it because I got a good sense of what my parents endured during the Depression era. The writing was vivid and well-researched. I highly recommend this novel!
November 18, 2024
If you enjoy historical fiction, this book is one of the best I've read. Well written, engaging, and great characters. I enjoyed following the story of three siblings whose lives were turned upside down. I was captivated from the first page and enjoyed the entire book.
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November 6, 2024
I found this to be a thoroughly enjoyable read. It was Christian Historical Fiction. It was set in Oklahoma after the great stock market. The story telling was very good. The characters were well written and believable. You could easily visualize the story she was telling.
October 19, 2024
I wasn't sure about this book at the start, but I persevered and ended up thoroughly enjoying it. The characters were very believable and great to meet. I've not read previous books in the series but this all made sense. I loved the ending.
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