About Good Water
From the award-winning author of Castle Butte comes a young adult western adventure of courage, friendship, and justice.
Join Tommy Reeves and Red Armstrong, two daring ranch hands, as they defy prejudice and stand up for justice in the face of relentless hatred. When their foreman warns them to stay away from the Mexican community, they refuse to back down. But their defiance comes at a cost when they lose their jobs and face dangerous opposition from Vinch Cushman, a man determined to drive the Mexican people from their land.
As tensions rise and violence escalates, Tommy finds unlikely allies in Bill Lockwood and the resilient Mexican villagers. Together, they must fight against oppression and injustice, confronting cattle stampedes, marauders, and even a prairie fire. But with courage and determination, they refuse to be silenced.
Will Tommy and his allies succeed in their mission to restore peace and justice to the Wild West?
Experience the power of friendship, courage, and solidarity in this gripping tale of resilience and redemption.
Praise
“Characterization is satisfyingly complete, and the laconic style of dialogue is especially effective in portraying the Old West. The book really shines with its wonderful, authentic details.”
—Historical Novel Society
“The coming-of age story is a staple of the western genre, but the prolific Nesbitt finds some new things to do with it, darkening the proceedings considerably. His characters, as always, feel like real people, not like Wild West stereotypes . . . for the author’s many fans, not to mention western readers in general, the novel should be considered a must-read.”
—Booklist