Dudes Rush In

It’s 1952, and restless war widow Phoebe McFarland decides to change her life and leave her home in San Francisco to spend six months on her sister-in-law’s dude ranch in Tribulation, Arizona. But Tribulation soon lives up to its name when secrets from the town’s past collide with a shocking revelation of her own, leading Phoebe down a trail to both discovery and danger.

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Reviews of Dudes Rush In:

“Dudes Rush In is the touching story of two bereft women, separated by decades, whose lives cross in the most unexpected manner.”

– Donis Casey, author of The Wrong Girl and Valentino Will Die.

“This page turner of a novel truly captures and illustrates the hospitality and ambiance of an Arizona dude ranch in the 1950s and even today.”

– Bryce Albright, Executive Director, Dude Ranchers’ Association. 

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The Dude Ranch Abides!

I’ve always been fascinated by the dude ranch: the Western-style vacation that began with guided pack trips in 1880s Wyoming and today offers guests everything from horseback riding to destination weddings. For over a century dude ranching has also showed up in movies, books, music lyrics, and clothing styles.

In the spring of 2022, my new book, A Touch of the Cowboy and the Thrill of the West: A Cultural History of the American Dude Ranch will hit the store shelves. Check my social media for information about the book and the history of dude ranching:

Instagram: lynn.downey.historian
Facebook: Lynn Downey
Twitter: @WriterLynnD

Stay tuned, and remember: don’t squat on your spurs.

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2020 WILLA Literary Award Winner in Scholarly Nonfiction.

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