Janet Dailey’s string of Calder family stories has continued through the efforts of her family. After her passing, many of her fans missed this rough and tumble family who over many generations worked to tame the land in Montana. Now we are treated to a new story that does reference some old friends in CALDER GRIT. Janet Dailey passed in 2013. Her books are ghost written by her husband Jimmy Dean Dailey and daughter Mary Sue Dailey.   Montana goes through many changes over years and generations of ranchers and farmers. In CALDER GRIT the main characters are those of the Dollarhide and Anderson families. The Dollarhide family is led by Joe Dollarhide who fathered children by two different women. Joe now lives with one of those women, Sarah, and they have two grown children Blake and Kirstin. Blake has branched off from his father’s ranch to develop a thriving business logging lumber. But their family is still very close and tight.   Hannah Anderson is part of a very different family, one that has settled on land amidst ranches. These homesteaders are growing wheat on their land. Traditionally folks in Montana treasured the glassy plains. Many of them saw the wheat farmers as a threat to their land and treated them as interlopers. Not members of the community. The Andersons were proud folk that came from Sweden, through New York, landing in Montana when land was being offered by the government. All legal, but not necessarily welcome.   Hannah finds herself in a harrowing position when she becomes pregnant. Her friend Blake steps in, but now their relationship becomes rather distant. Family is tough. And Blake’s family ties are rather challenging. Blake and Hannah find themselves in an awkward situation, to say the least.   Central to the story is the danger that the wheat farmers find their families in. Blake is growing more concerned each day, wondering if his own family will be a target. There are plenty folk that distrust and hate these farmers. But the burning question is who could be behind all the attacks, some turning lethal.   In true “Janet Dailey” fashion the rancher is a salt of the earth guy. The lady needs saving. It’s the old knight in shining armor, but in this case the hero dons a cowboy hat and vest. The many historical references in CALDER GRIT makes it an interesting read. For western fans CALDER GRIT will be satisfying and enjoyable.