Books by Rick Just
Ghost WriterSam expected a new phone for her birthday. Instead, she got an old leather diary that was supposedly some kind of heirloom. So, she wrote a snarky line in it about the really, really great gift and tossed it aside. Later, she noticed someone was writing in the diary every day. She thought maybe it was her dad—who gave her the totally awesome gift in the first place—playing a trick on her and pretending to be some girl from a hundred years ago. Like she was going to believe that? Then one night she happened to see words forming across the page one letter at a time and the next thing she knew she was standing on top of her bed like rug sharks were circling below and she so had to text Hailey if she could just stop biting her fingers.
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Keeping Private IdahoCoyote never seems to learn. Yet, he never fails to teach, mostly through the error of his ways. He taught the Nez Perce that they came from the Heart of the Monster. Now, he is teaching modern day Idahoans, they have a monster in their heart. This is Private Idaho, a place that exists in the minds of accidental natives and territorial pranksters who take out their resentments on tourists and real estate speculators. They are anonymous and deadly. In this tale of the New West, where the cowboys are women and the Indians wear Rollerblades, be alert for exploding potatoes, the allure of mine shafts and the terrible finesse of chainsaws.
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AnjelLasa was an amazing flyer, maybe the best of the anjels. She was also an exceptional hunter, which was something she kept secret. Girls were not allowed to hunt. Only women hunted. But Lasa was a girl who defied tradition from the moment she appeared. A gold-colored phlox attached itself to her in such a way that the elders took it as a sign. They made her a Memory Keeper. Then, love drove Lasa into a forbidden place where she would learn the terrible secret of her people.
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The Wizards Trilogy
Wizard ChaseUntil he was 13, Gerrald did not know there was a place called Kimyra. He had not met a walacatoon, a scraler or even a ribek. Then one day he went after a cat in a cave and his life changed forever. The skinny kid was suddenly the leader of alien trekkers on a quest to steal the eyes of a dragon. He would soon discover there was something more powerful than magic, myth or mysticism--and only he knew its name.
Idaho State ParksIdaho's state parks have been called the "jewels" of the Gem State. The story of how those jewels came to be involves political intrigue, much resistance, some philanthropy, and a touch of irony. Sen. Weldon B. Heyburn famously said that state parks were "always a political embarrassment." Idaho's first state park was named after him. Today, Idaho's 30 state parks host five million people a year. Visitors come to boat, camp, bike, climb, hike, fish, and make memories in the great outdoors. This book tells the story of Idaho's diverse state parks--from Priest Lake in Idaho's panhandle to Bear Lake in the southeast corner of the state--through a wealth of historical photographs. A variety of parks are featured, including ones that were lost, found, or never came to fruition.
The first book in Rick’s Speaking of Idaho series features quirky and entertaining stories about Idaho history tied together only by the state and alliteration. The Symbols section is all about Idaho’s seemingly endless state symbols from the Appaloosa to the Z… Well, a symbol starting with Z hasn’t been named yet, so there’s a challenge for some fourth-grade class somewhere. The Signs section examines some famous signs seen along Idaho’s roadways and stretches the definition to include giant people, dogs, and fish designed to get you to pull off the road. The Songs section is about Idaho’s singers, songwriters, and songs about Idaho. Yes, there is a tenuous connection between Jefferson Starship and “Hot Rod Lincoln.” That connection is a place called Idaho.
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Wizard GirlKat believed. She believed in a land called Kimyra where dragons skimmed the skies and wallacatoons whirled along the ground on three legs. She believed it because her father said his stories were true. Than, when Kat was almost a teenager, she began to doubt it all. That's when the ribek showed up.
A Kid's Guide to Boise
Boise has it. If you're a kid it's a fun place to visit and a great place to live. A Kid's Guide to Boise helps you find whatever it is that you like to do. It's full of tips about fun food, where to play, and what you can discover. If you've just got a few days in town, check out the sample tours. If you live here, create your own bucket list of things to do whenever you have time. You'll become an expert on what to see and where to go and what your friends don't know about Boise. The
Idaho Conversion Kit How to be an Idahoan in "Ten Easy Steps." Or in one easy step. Get yourself born here. You can slap an Idaho Native bumper sticker on your Prius right now and skip the rest of the book if you're a native. But, if you can't check off a high percentage of these ten steps, you'll fit in like a duck in Oxfords. You're technically an Idahoan, but are you a real Idahoan? Rick Just has written an easy primer for those wanting to fit into the Great State of Idaho, educating readers with tidbits of history and a few other stories sure to fill one's Idaho cup. The Idaho Conversion Kit will help you learn about Idaho place names, state shapes, license plate identifiers, symbols, superlatives, famous lake monsters, nicknames, interesting (and sometimes surprising) connections, and more. Click the title or photo to purchase a book from Amazon. Click below to buy a signed copy. |
Wizards' EndKat believed. She believed in a land called Kimyra where dragons skimmed the skies and wallacatoons whirled along the ground on three legs. She believed it because her father said his stories were true. Than, when Kat was almost a teenager, she began to doubt it all. That's when the ribek showed up.
Fearless--Farris Lind, the Man Behind the Skunk
This is the story of the signs, the skunk, the crop dusting, the tragedy and the triumph of a man who was the essence of Idaho. Click the photo above to be taken to Amazon to purchase a book. If you'd like a signed copy, click the button below. |