She’s on the rise to fame and fortune, but her sudden notoriety comes with some deadly consequences. In the glittering arenas of the Wild West Show, Annie Oakley's marksmanship dazzles crowds and draws acclaim. With dreams of pulling her family's farm from the brink, the spotlight is both a blessing and a curse. A dark turn awaits as she stumbles upon her assistant, lifeless in her tent—an event cloaked in mystery and bearing whispers of foul play. Probing into an unsettling past, Annie unearths secrets with far-reaching consequences. As she delves deeper, the line between friends and foes blurs. With her beloved horse suddenly stolen, Annie faces a chilling revelation: was she the intended victim all along? Girl with a Gun is a gripping foray into an era where legends were born and danger lurked at every corner. Dive headfirst into this exhilarating Annie Oakley mystery series, where suspense, courage, and old-world charm converge. Don't miss the chance to ride alongside a true American heroine! 2019 Chanticleer Murder & Mayhem First Place, Best in Category 2019 Hillerman Award for Southwest Fiction 2019 New Mexico/Arizona Book Awards: First Place in the Mystery/Crime Category 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards: Finalist in Historical Fiction "A fast-paced plot keeps the pages turning. Readers interested in strong American women will welcome this new series. . ." --Publishers Weekly "Bovee's debut novel brings readers solidly into the heyday of the Wild West shows, providing wonderful details about the elaborate costumes and the characters' remarkable marksmanship . . . There are enough entertaining elements to keep readers guessing, including romance, rivalries, jealousy, and at least one evil character from Annie's past. The prose has a charming simplicity, which keeps the attention focused on the action and the well-developed protagonist. A quick, fun read with engaging rodeo scenes."― Kirkus Reviews "Absorbing, heartfelt, and thrilling, Girl with a Gun shows off young Annie Oakley's skills as a sharpshooter and as a loyal detective. From the period details to the Wild West setting, I was completely immersed in the story and in the larger-than-life characters. It's a fun as a rodeo, and nearly as dangerous. Like Annie herself, Bovee's prose sparkles with precision and skill." ―Martha Conway, author of Underground River , New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice "Kari Bovée paints a captivating portrait of the young sharpshooter, Annie Oakley, in Girl with a Gun . A diverting plot filled with unexpected twists and turns enthralls and satisfies the reader as Annie is transformed from a naïve Quaker girl to an independent young woman. This lively mix of historical fiction, romance, and mystery hits the target!" ―Susan McDuffie, author of the award winning Muirteach McPhee Mysteries When she's not on a horse, or walking along the beautiful cottonwood-laden acequias of Corrales, New Mexico; or basking on white sand beaches under the Big Island Hawaiian sun, Kari Bovée is escaping into the past-scheming murder and mayhem for her characters both real and imagined in her award-winning historical Annie Oakley Mystery series, Grace Michelle Mystery series, and Pryce of Murder series. In her past life, Bovée worked as a technical writer for a Fortune 500 Company, has written non-fiction for magazines and newsletters, and has worked in the education field as a teacher and educational consultant.