Death on the Yampa

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Death on the Yampa is a contemporary suspense/thriller talewith a touch of romance set in the high mountains of Colorado and Utah.

A woman and the man she loves are rafting the Yampa River through the delicious scenery of Dinosaur National Monument when they encounter her fugitive brother who's joined a terrorist group. She must confront the changing face of terror that never seemed as horrible as it does when the face she sees is that of her brother.

Her dream of realizing happily-ever-after turns into a nightmarish mélange of anger and terror—and she fears someone she loves will die

At about 66,000 words, Death on the Yampa is a thrilling and fast read, perfect for readers who want a taste of adventure, justice, and a satisfying ending. 

(Sexual heat level: Behind closed doors.)

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About the author

cj petterson

cj petterson is the pen name of Marilyn A. Johnston. Marilyn’s been a medical secretary, a legal secretary, a real estate saleswoman, a civil court clerk, a purchasing agent, a corporate news editor, an automotive market research manager, and—the career that is most important to her—a mother and grandmother.

When asked what she likes to do, she says she likes all things creative…a little writing, a little poetry, a little art, a little gardening, and a little remodeling of her home when the mood strikes and money is available. Marilyn’s motto is “Keep on keeping on and learn something new every day.”

Born in Texas, raised in Michigan, she now lives on the Gulf Coast of Alabama.

As cj petterson, she challenges herself to write in different genres—mystery, romance, suspense, paranormal—and her short stories have been published in several anthologies. She is the author of the suspense/thriller (with a touch of romance) novel DEATH ON THE YAMPA, and yet another romantic suspense/thriller is also in process.