Maureen Anne Meehan’s Powder River Poison: A Mary MacIntosh Novel is an electrifying legal thriller that will grip readers from the first page to the last. Set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Big Horn Mountains in northern Wyoming, this novel combines environmental activism, legal drama, and heartfelt emotion to deliver an unforgettable reading experience.

The story centers around Butch Anderson, a legendary rodeo cowboy, and his wife, who own a pristine ranch on the outskirts of the Big Horn Mountains. Their idyllic life is shattered when MethZap, a coal bed methane gas company, fails to keep its promises. Instead of receiving large royalty checks and having their ranch restored, the Andersons are left with contaminated groundwater, destroyed rangeland, and a poisoned Powder River Basin due to the notorious “Well from Hell.”

Enter Mary MacIntosh, the formidable attorney known for her tenacity and dedication to justice. Hired to represent the Andersons in a class-action toxic tort case, Mac embarks on a crusade that threatens to tear apart their close-knit community. As she navigates the complexities of the legal battle, Mac grapples with profound questions about love, stewardship, and the true cost of justice.

Meehan’s masterful storytelling shines through in Powder River Poison. The novel’s vivid descriptions of the Wyoming landscape transport readers to the heart of the Big Horn Mountains while the intricate plot keeps them on the edge of their seats. The environmental themes are both timely and thought-provoking, raising important questions about our responsibility to protect the natural world and the people we love.

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