“Packs a big punch with grit and raw passion. There is mystery, murder, Indians, bounty hunters and intrigue. The women are brave, intelligent and don’t take crap from anyone. Lenhardt is a talented, creative writer; she has a grand slam out of the park with Sawbones.”—
RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!) 4.5 stars
“Raw, gritty, and sometimes graphic, Melissa Lenhardt has crafted a page-turner. In Sawbones, the women are smart, brave, and at times ‘incorrigible.’ The plot twists, unique characters and intriguing story of passion and betrayal make this a book well worth discovering.”
—Jane Kirkpatrick, New York Times bestselling author of A Light in the Wilderness
“Absolutely loved it! I couldn’t tear myself away from Sawbones. An epic story of love and courage that sweeps from east to west, Sawbones will rip right through you.”
—Marci Jefferson, author of Girl on the Golden Coin
“A beautiful, heartrending story of courage, survival, [and] loyalty, [that] depicts the depths to which a human can sink and the highs to which we can rise above it all when hope is strong. … Sawbones is on my list of 2016 favourite reads.”
—Scandalicious
“You will fall in love with Catherine, as I did, as she struggles to assert herself in a violent and treacherous world, fighting not only prejudice but evil.”
—Sandra Dallas, New York Times bestselling author
“Sawbones is a thoroughly original, smart and satisfying hybrid, perhaps a new subgenre: the feminist Western.”
—Lone Star Literary Life
“Melissa Lenhardt has given us an amazing heroine and sent her on a thrilling journey from the teeming streets of New York City to the vast wilderness of the Texas frontier. Dr. Catherine Bennett’s adventure will keep you turning pages long into the night!”
—Victoria Thompson, bestselling author of Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue
“It was damn brilliant and I absolutely loved it! … It was [the] mix of loveliness with the book’s vicious, ruthless side that made Sawbones so compelling. … I was ecstatic to find out that there will be a follow-up called Blood Oath coming out later this year. You can be sure I’ll be devouring it as soon as I can get my hands on it.”
—Bibliosanctum (4.5 stars)
“If you are looking for a book that is well-written, has a gripping story-line seasoned with mystery, suspense, [and] a little romance, then you have come to the right place, my friend! … From the first to the last page, Sawbones is a raw, gritty tale that takes us back to a time when rules didn’t apply, when heartbreak was a way of life and tomorrow was a gift. Weaving facts and fiction Melissa Lenhardt gives us a story so rich in detail and horrific truths, you finish the book with so many questions, so many emotions and ready for more.”
—Margie’s Must Reads (4 stars)
“The adventure was nonstop, never giving way to a slow moment. … My heart was repeatedly ripped to shreds and mended … a thrilling, unpredictable roller coaster that held my heart from the start.”
—My Book Fix