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Book Review of Into the Wilderness: The Long Hunters (Westward America, Bk 1)

Into the Wilderness: The Long Hunters (Westward America, Bk 1)
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Set in 1750s Pennsylvania, Into the Wilderness depicts life in Allegheny Mountains and the Northeast at the beginning of the French and Indian War. When 16 year old Jessica Matthews is attacked by Ottawa Indians she is saved by the darkly attractive Noah Wilde. As Noah recovers from his wounds at Jessica's mountain cabin he and Jessica fall in love; but Noah, who is spying for the English goverment has a mission to fulfand is forced to leave once he recovers.

When Noah is unexpectedly detained in Virginia, a tragedy changes Jessicas life forever. He must use all of his investigative skills to find the woman he loves.