This new edition of Many Roads to Travel, the continuation of the story begun in True Colors, is a must have for any reader who has read the first book in the series.  The first edition of Many Roads to Travel was written under the names Nann Dunne and Surtees’ pen name, Karen King.

The saga that began in True Colors picks up the story of TJ Meridian, her partner, Dr. Mare Gillespie, and their friends, Paula Tanner and Erin Scott where the first story ended.  TJ is going under the knife to repair an old injury aggravated by an auto accident caused by some town thugs with a vendetta out for any Meridian.

Tension builds as TJ must go through a painful recovery, both emotionally and physically and we wonder whether or not her friends will be able to weather the tumultuous times ahead.  Difficulties are compounded when Faithful Flag, TJ’s beloved horse, fails to thrive when TJ is absent, and Mare tries desperately to bring the beautiful palomino out of her depression and get her to eat.  Added to this already tumultuous scene is the appearance of a second family belonging to TJ’s father—a family that TJ didn’t even know existed.  Then, there is TJ’s seemingly constant battle with her childhood demons as she tries to overcome the obstacles that come between her and her friends because of them.

Many Roads to Travel is packed with more adventures and misadventures of the type begun in True Colors.  Like its predecessor, this story is difficult to put down as we join in the struggle with these four dynamic women to see if they will come through their personal difficulties and their efforts to continue the warm, loving relationships we learned about in the first book.  Dunne and Surtees continue to give us strong, yet imperfect characters, that are deeply compelling.  The story persists in calling us back, wanting to know more about each of these women—and wanting to know if they will succeed.  You’ll want to read True Colors and Many Roads to Travel together for one seamless story.