Four urban refugees move west, haunted by echoes of a tangled conspiracy. Colorado’s Western Slope and the fertile beauty of the Grand Valley beckon with the promise of new beginnings. As the women seek to find their place in this seeming paradise, partnership with gutsy local Anna Garcia opens their eyes to an unsettled region torn by natural resource and labor wars. For the men, a mountain biking trip with Olympian Derek Draben transforms their plans into a much broader vision of glory. Time passes … relationships grow … until a chance meeting in the desert reminds everyone that the past lives on ... and does not forget. "Winterson's novel is swiftly paced and engaging thanks to the intriguing mystery at its core ... this is enjoyable fiction that offers a fascinating view into life in rural Colorado." -- Publishers Weekly "Definitely a strong second novel by Ms. Winterson!" -- Bibliophilic Book Blog "An easy, fun and exciting read. It made my heart race." -- Interested in All Blog "I've never been to Colorado ... I felt like I was there experiencing the natural beauty of Grand Valley ... I plan to check out the other book in the series." -- I Feel So Unnecessary Blog Jasmine Winterson was born in London, England. She immigrated with her family to the United States in the 1980s, and now lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Having worked in newspapers and environmental consulting, Ms. Winterson took a creative leap several years ago and has been writing novels ever since. She writes stories about men and women facing remarkable challenges, caught in webs of deceit and intrigue that threaten their lives. Her Uncertain Ground series follows the lives of several characters as they struggle to make sense of criminal worlds, shifting alliances, and faceless bureaucracies, facing down long odds with courage, determination and passion.