NEW RELEASE
Author Shannon Cook is thrilled to announce the release of her debut novel, Secrets of Whitney Portal Ranch. A gripping family crime drama inspired by true events. Set against the raw, untamed beauty of the Alabama Hills in Lone Pine, California, the story follows a retired undercover detective whose dangerous past refuses to stay buried—and the daughters left to face the fallout.
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Early Praise for Secrets of Whitney Portal Ranch
“Engrossingly realistic… hard to put down. It lingers in the mind long after its family-reinforcing conclusion.”
“Perhaps one reason why Secrets of Whitney Portal Ranch feels especially compelling is because the novel holds its roots in a true crime scenario... embellished with drama and fictional tension that make the most of emotional ties and dilemmas.”
— D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
A hauntingly beautiful thriller. Also, I want to live on that ranch—minus the cartel.
— Anonymous hiker passing through Lone Pine
Also heard on the trail . . .
Full of secrets, suspense, and sisters who don’t take crap from anyone. I stayed up too late reading and now I’m blaming Shannon.
— Disgruntled but satisfied reader with under-eye bags
Still waiting for Oprah to call, but early readers are calling it spell binding.
— Totally real human, probably
About Shannon Cook
Shannon Cook, a Southern California native, has built a vibrant life rooted in creativity, curiosity, and a thirst for adventure. A passionate traveler who has explored 47 countries (and counting), she’s always dreaming up her next journey.
When she’s not globe-trotting, Shannon runs a successful hospitality design firm, channeling her creativity into designing memorable spaces. Secrets of Whitney Portal Ranch is her debut novel, inspired by true events and the extraordinary life of her father.