Jean Henry Mead’s novel Escape is a powerful story of a young woman who hides her identity from outlaws., The author writes lyrically of Wyoming settlers and rough men who ran wild on the frontier. She brings courage, conviction, and spiritual beauty to this fine story.~Richard S. Wheeler, award-winning authorThe stage is set for nonstop action in this debut novel by Jean Henry Mead with its delightful blend of western and Wyoming history. The dialogue rings true and is peppered with humor, making for a thoroughly enjoyable read. The early introduction and resulting misadventures of Tom “Peep” O’Day (who is eventually blamed for the bungled bank robbery at Belle Fourche, South Dakota) adds a wonderful balance to the storyline and offers an interesting insight into members of the Wild Bunch. An added bonus is the epilogue which details each gang member’s fate. If it’s a wild ride you’re looking for, Escape will take you on an adventure that will leave you breathless.~ American Western Magazine About the AuthorJean Henry Mead began her writing career as a news reporter/photographer in California, and staff writer and correspondent for the statewide newspaper, the Casper Star-Tribune. She later served as editor of In Wyoming Magazine and Misty Mountain Press. Freelancing for the Denver Post’s Empire Magazine, other articles were also published domestically as well as abroad. She published nine nonfiction books as well as six novels and edited and ghostwrote a number of others. While serving as national publicity director for Western Writers of America, she established the Western Writers Hall of Fame, and wrote Maverick Writers, a book of interviews with famous authors, including Pulitzer Winner A. B. Guthrie, Jr.; Louis L’Amour; and Elmore Leonard. Her website is:
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