Ruth Emmie Lang was born in Glasgow, Scotland and has the red hair to prove it. When she was four years old, she immigrated to Ohio where she has lived ever since. She has since lost her Scottish accent, but still has the hair. Ruth lives with her husband and son on two wooded acres in the Cleveland area. Her first novel, Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance, was a finalist for the Ohioana Book Award.
A psychedelic dream of a story! In The Wilderwomen Ruth Emmie Lang spins a complex tale of three women whose gifts set them apart from the world and each other. Their struggle to reconnect and solve the mystery of their mother's disappearance makes for a wild ride. With sparky dialogue and terrific storytelling, Ruth Emmie Lang will have you hooked! --Paula Brackston, New York Times bestselling author of The Witch's Daughter Ruth Emmie Lang's sophomore novel is an exquisitely woven story of sisterhood and the subtleties of magic. Lang has done it again, and crafted a truly unforgettable book! --Shea Ernshaw, New York Times bestselling author of A History of Wild Places The world needs more stories about sisters on road trips, and The Wilderwomen is here to set us on the right path. Ruth Emmie Lang uses a touch of the fantastic to propel a family mystery and a missing person case, but mostly she gives us beautiful landscapes, two very different sisters coming of age, and a compelling cast of characters they meet along their wild way. --Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of One Two Three Powerful, fascinating and utterly unique, The Wilderwomen is an unforgettable journey of family bonds, hope and resilience! --Kim Michele Richardson, New York Times bestselling author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek