In the 1890s Texas Hill Country, the town of Medea is ruled by scoundrels and bound by secrets. At its center stands Dannah Marshall — fierce, unyielding, determined to protect her family’s ranch even as everything around her begins to collapse.

Henry Edwards, a ruthless businessman, fights to hold his own family together while tightening his grip on Medea. Dannah’s defiance makes her his perfect target. But when her struggle draws in Cole Edwards — Henry’s eldest son and her childhood friend — their long-standing bond sparks both tenderness and betrayal, setting fire to a chain of events no one can contain.

The Daisy Chain is a powerful tale of land, legacy, and the cost of survival. Revised and expanded, this edition deepens relationships, sharpens conflicts, and delivers a haunting resolution that lingers long after the last page.

Perfect for readers of Larry McMurtry (Lonesome Dove), Thomas Savage (The Power of the Dog), Philipp Meyer (The Son), and fans of Taylor Sheridan (1883) — those who crave Western historical fiction steeped in atmosphere, grit, and unforgettable characters.

Every story has a sound. This is what floats above the stories and the silence of Medea County. These are the songs that echo its undoing, stolen moments of happiness, and that linger above the sharpened edges of this journey. Save on Spotify to enjoy the full playlist.

First released in 2011, the revised and expanded edition of The Daisy Chain marks not just a return — but a reckoning. Erica is the co-founder of Death Do We Party Press, a story-driven publishing collective devoted to work that lingers and loves that last.

Raised in Dallas and educated in Austin, she earned her degree in Journalism with a concentration in Photojournalism from the University of Texas. She’s written fashion copy for some of the most iconic brands in the industry and co-founded a wellness company rooted in ritual, resilience, and deep nourishment.

She lives for her three boys — wild-hearted, sharp-eyed, and the best stories she’s ever helped write. Most days, she balances book launches and bedtime routines with freelance deadlines and dream drafts. Her voice is shaped by family, memory, and the belief that a good story should never leave you the same.