Synopsis
Set in 1907, this book tells the story of the Sutton family, which has come hopefully to the barren Sand Hills country of western Nebraska. Will Sutton and his family settle in with intentions of satisfying the requirements of the Kincaid Act of 1904, which would grant them outright ownership to a section of land if they could "prove up" -- demonstrate that they had lived on, made improvements to, and worked the land for five years. The elements are harsh, and the family suffers deep loss. As if that weren't enough, the Suttons also are confronted by men who resent the newcomers and design to take their land by fraud, intimidation and conspiracy.
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Review
" ... RJ Stewart's Then Comes A Wind is a marvelous addition to the tradition of western history fiction novels by such greats as Ivan Doig, Conrad Richter and Kent Haruf. Stewart's meticulous research into cultural conflicts created by homesteaders in Nebraska's Sand Hills, added to his character development and a fascinating plot, makes for a terrific read. His vivid descriptions immerse the reader into a starkly beautiful landscape and life-and-death conflicts between fascinating characters." --JB Winsor, author of River Stone and Love of the Hunt
About the Author
RJ Stewart writes fiction and poetry. As a former journalist, he wrote, edited and published for small-market newspapers in the West. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.
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