Give a woman a challenge and see what happens.

Straitlaced Tally Tisdale and her free spirited sixteen-year-old sister Ivy arrive in Sutton Creek, Colorado in 1863 to take over their missing father’s rugged homestead on secluded Bandit Bend. Land Agent Goodnight Pettyjohn warns them of unimaginable hardships—days of backbreaking work, deadly mountain storms, dangerous wild animals, and ruthless, trigger-happy outlaws. He doesn’t mention that landgrabbers also covet their father’s claim and are willing to resort to violence to get what they want.

But Carl Henry Tisdale made sure that both his daughters know how to shoot a gun, ride a horse and drive a wagon, so strong willed and adventurous Tally welcomes the challenge. But not so Ivy, and when bandit Birch Quinn returns to dig up stagecoach loot he’d secretly buried on their father's claim, Ivy sees him and the gold as a way to escape the drudgery and boredom of homesteading.

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ISBN: 9781963832167 (paperback)
ISBN: 9781963832297 (ebook)
Publication Date: July 22, 2025
Price: $16.95
Pages: 296
“C. C. Harrison’s The Women of Bandit Bend is a gripping, heart-pounding tale of resilience and courage, where every page crackles with tension, richly drawn characters, and a frontier as wild and untamed as the women who dare to claim it—an absolute must-read.”

—Clay Stafford, author, filmmaker, educator, and founder of Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference and The Balanced Writer.

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“Gold, greed and grievous wrongdoings propel a robber and determined women to forge a new life in 1800s Colorado—no matter what it takes. This tale of hardship and resolve proves all a woman needs to prevail is a strong will and wit, matched with a determined challenge in order to conquer any challenge that gets in the way.”

—Deborah J. Ledford, Award Winning author of Redemption and Havoc

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“Suspense, romance and historical accuracy weave a story of girl power in the old west. Harrison’s attention to detail and the masterful way she paints her characters and settings make for a page turner. The Women of Bandit Bend is a book you won’t be able to put down!”

—Lena Jo McCoy, author of Special Run

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“A remarkable foray into the lives of two adventuresome women—strong-willed Tally Tisdale and her younger sister, Ivy. Harrison knows her history and it shows in the near flawless details of her story. You’ll care about these two women; you’ll root for their success and happiness, and you’ll feel like you’re a part of their family. You can’t ask for more than that from a novel.”

—Michael Zimmer, award winning author of The Poacher’s Daughter

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“In 1863 Colorado, sisters Tally and Ivy inherit a perilous homestead. Facing outlaws and kidnappers, they outsmart danger, reclaim hidden gold, and unravel family secrets in a gripping tale. C. C. Harrison’s book has heart, adventure, and just enough unpredictability to hook readers! With limited room on my bookshelves, I’m happy to make a space for this engaging Western adventure."

—Michael R. Ritt, award winning author of The Sons of Philo Gaines

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“A wild horse romp of an adventure. C. C. Harrison’s terrific tale of homesteading against all odds is filled with heart, determination, and a huge dose of sisterly grit. In the event of catastrophe, I’d want Tally and Ivy on my side.”

—Scott Graham, National Book Award-winning author of Grand Canyon Sacrifice
C. C. Harrison

C. C. Harrison is an award-winning author of contemporary suspense and American West fiction. She knew she was going to be a writer when she received her first grade library card. Since then her novels have been honored both regionally and nationally. "I write books about ordinary women who find themselves facing danger because of someone else's mistake, but sometimes their own. They're courageous women who find a way to overcome fear and adversity to do what needs to be done." Harrison can be found in the desert, the mountains, or some far flung corner of the Southwest.

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