Whiskey When We're Dry
(Author) John LarisonIn the spring of 1885, seventeen-year-old Jessilyn Harney finds herself orphaned and alone on her family s homestead. Desperate to fend off starvation and predatory neighbours, she cuts her hair, binds her chest, saddles her beloved mare, and sets off across the mountains to find her gun-slinging fugitive brother Noah and bring him home. A talented sharpshooter herself, Jess s quest lands her in the employ of the territory s violent, capricious governor, whose militia is also hunting Noah ^ dead or alive.
John Larison
John Larison is an American author known for his novel "Whiskey When We're Dry," a gripping tale of a young woman disguised as a man in the wild west. Larison's writing is characterized by its raw, lyrical prose and vivid storytelling. His work challenges traditional gender roles and explores themes of identity and resilience.