Lee Shelby steals five kilos of cocaine and $75,000 from Tom Tucker, a local drug dealer in Aspen, Colorado. He hoofs it out of town, across the state line into Wyoming and up to his grandfather's cabin on Baker's Peak. Along the way, Lee hitchhikes with a young couple who engage in a shootout with the law, killing one deputy and wounding another. Now Lee's a wanted man, not just by Tom Tucker, but also by Wyoming and Colorado police. Lee decides to return to Aspen to save the only thing he really cares about, Laura, his former girlfriend who got mixed up with Tom and is now doing cocaine. Can he work his way back to Laura and make all of the wrongs he's committed right again?

Jim Satterfield has penned a unique thriller, set in the late 1970s. This fast-paced story takes us across the prairie, into the mountains, through roadblocks and flying a single-prop airplane into a pasture full of cattle. Lee engages several people to help him return to Aspen and takes the journey of his life. Satterfield's characters are strong and unforgettable. He uses beautiful imagery to describe the land as Lee makes his way to and from Wyoming. It's a good thing this is a quick read, as the story is captivating and intense, and it's hard to find a good place to put it down. With a touch of romance to round out a well-written novel, SAVING LAURA is a must-read for lovers of a good adventure thriller. Add SAVING LAURA to your list.