"From breeding season to lambing season, and shearing in between, Cat Urbigkit takes young readers on a fascinating ride along the shepherd's trail" --from publisher.

Ten years after the American Civil War, Theresa returns to her Montana home after having spent most of her growing up years back East in a girls' school. She returns to her father's ranch as a young widow with a small son. The Quentin ranch, she immediately realizes, is not the solace she had hoped it to be. She finds herself thrust into the center of rancher-prejudice against farmers and shepherds, which could escalate into a full blown range war if a peaceful solution is not found. As she renews her childhood friendship with the shepherd, Amos Cyril, she is threatened by one of her brothers and ordered by her father to cut off the friendship. With a deep need for making friends with the people of the church, which Amos pastors, she further angers her family, since the church is made up of farmers. There she meets the "war veteran nurse" Florence Fielder, who is now the school teacher for the farmers' children. Finding herself at the mercy of a family of farmers who have been treated badly by the Quentins, she-a "rancher princess"-learns what prejudice feels like from the receiving end. She is mystified over her brother's intense search for their mother's old diary-a search that threatens Theresa and her son. Just what is in the diary? And who searched her room for it? Who poisoned the shepherd's dog? Why is the sheriff doing nothing to bring those to justice who burned down the shepherd's house? Is there no one that she can trust-except for God and the shepherd Amos Cyril?

Single book, companion to the Trail series. A Range War greets Theresa ten years after the Civil War when she returns to Montana. She, a rancher-princess, teams up with the Shepherd Amos Cyril, who holds the key to preventing the range war. He is both a shepherd and a pastor, doing all in his power to prevent the ranchers from going to war against the farmers and shepherds. The key to it all is in the old diary that people are willing to commit murder to destroy. Somehow, God will provide the answer.

The Shepherd of the Hills is the classic story of the stranger who takes the Old Trail deep into the Ozark Mountains, many miles from civilization. His appearance signals intellect and culture, yet his countenance is marked by grief and disappointment. What is his purpose in taking on the lowly work of tending local sheep? And how is it that he befriends these simple hill folk, despite his coming from the world beyond the ridges? Mystery and romance envelop this gentle yet compelling story as the identity and purpose of the stranger-turned-shepherd is gradually unveiled.

Welcome to Hiking Heaven It's no wonder why the Ozark Mountain region is such a popular destination. From the banks of Lake Alma to the broken-down buildings of the Rush ghost town, the area offers some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the country. The Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri is home to pristine natural springs. The Ozark National Forest in Arkansas provides a rugged mountain canvas, and the Arkansas River Valley features the towering Cedar Falls. Discover mountain panoramas, untamedstreams, and remote wilderness. Hiking expert and Ozarks native Jim Warnock shares everything you need to know about 43 five-star hiking trails for all levels and interests, including route details, directions, nearby attractions, GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and more in this easy-to-carry and easy-to-use guidebook. Every trail is rated for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children, so you know exactly what to expect before beginning your next adventure.

" This powerful novel is one of the most perceptive tellings of the Civil War experience.