Dust and Glory: The story of Etta Mae Johnson

Dust and Glory is a sweeping historical novel of resilience, rebellion, and the unbreakable bonds of chosen family. When Etta Mae Johnson, a fearless Black horsewoman, is fired for defying a racist foreman, she sets out across the unforgiving Texas frontier with nothing but her grit and a dream of land to call her own. Along the way, she forms an unlikely alliance with a widowed healer, a runaway girl with a secret past, and a quiet cowboy haunted by war. Together, they build Freedom Ridge-a sanctuary born of dust, sweat, and defiance. But when a corrupt sheriff threatens to destroy everything they've built, Etta must risk it all in a high-stakes race and a daring plan to expose the truth. Rich with heart, history, and hope, Dust and Glory is a powerful testament to the courage it takes to claim your place in the world.