Published by Wild Rose Press. Release date: March 1, 2023.
…the novel will satisfy Western and non-Western fans alike with plenty of high-stakes action and a women-centered focus.
[The] author traverses the genres of Western, historical fiction, and survival romance to deliver a captivating tale that holds your attention from start to finish. Shadow of the Moon is a Western romance drama that sheds light on the lives of some truly revolutionary women who changed the trajectory of astronomical research in the late 1800s in America.
A highly recommended read!
…an engaging novel with nail-biting plot twists and unexpected turns.
McSweegan seamlessly weaves together traditional frontier story elements with the sociological battles of the emerging Suffragette and women’s equality movements, then adds a hearty portion of astronomy. Descriptions of the solar eclipse, with daylight vanishing behind a blackened moon surrounded by a pulsing corona, are riveting… An enjoyable western with contemporary sensitivities.
