Every once in a while a story pops up in the news about the existence of yet another fringe radical group disguised as a religious order. Many of these are rarely seen for what they truly are -- a cult. I can't think of any good examples of a cult. In fact, only really scary visions pop into my mind.

Jokes have been made about drinking the Kool Aid, but in reality there is nothing humorous about following a leader like sheep -- and yet some people feel the need to listen and be led. And at times that path can lead to disaster. COWBOY'S REDEMPTION is about leaving such a cult when you know that getting out is beyond difficult -- it can be deadly.

Lola Dayton has been living in a world definitely not her choosing, but one from which there is no escape. Lola knows that from experience -- you see she had tried unsuccessfully to leave Jonas Emanuel's religious group -- The Society of Lasting Serenity. Her escape attempt was abruptly foiled by Jonas' followers who where so brainwashed as to think Lola needed their intervention. But during that rather fleeting moment Lola met Colt McCloud and both their lives would be forever changed.

Just as surprising as Cole meeting Lola -- she was gone. Cole had no way to know where she had run off to -- only aware of what Lola had told him in their very brief time together. Cole returned home obeying his father's wish that he spend three months on the family ranch before deciding whether or not to sell it.

Now Lola is back looking ragged, tired, and skinny. And telling the most outlandish stories Cole has ever heard. If even half of what Lola claims is true, then it is a good thing she escaped. Lucky that she found Cole at the ranch considering his plans to sell. Timing is everything they say.

But it seems Lola isn't really free from the SLS. They are still holding her most prized possession -- her baby daughter Grace. And if Lola's appearance and stories aren't enough to alarm Cole, then her claim that Grace is his daughter certainly sways his decision to help. It seems that the brief encounter produced a lovely little girl. And this little girl is still being held captive by Jonas and his followers.

It is going to take all their cunning and resourcefulness to get that baby from the cult. And Cole is determined to do just that. Whether or not Grace is actually his daughter is not the burning issue. Rescuing that child -- Lola's child -- from the devious and scary cult is fast becoming his first priority.

COWBOY'S REDEMPTION is a revealing look into one of those cults. B.J. Daniels uses rescuing the child as the conduit to peel away the layers of subterfuge mastered by the leader of the SLS. The sense of urgency is palatable and before long Cole and Lola's quest becomes yours. As per usual, the writing of B.J. Daniels is infectious and compelling. COWBOY'S REDEMPTION is supposed to be enjoyment, but it holds a very important message, too. I can honestly say COWBOY'S REDEMPTION is a real page turner.