Welcome to the Gem State Series
The Gem State Series is a collection of Idaho-inspired standalone novels. Though the series draws heavily from the state's history, folklore, legend, and culture—each story takes place in a fictional Idaho that reshapes names, places, dates and events into what could have been and what could be.
If you’re into action and adventure, political commentary and satire, contemporary or historical fiction, modern or weird westerns, Joe IDAHO has a story for you.
THE STORIES
TWO-FACED WOLF: A NOVEL OF IDAHO'S WOLF WAR
A controversial wolf activist. A notorious wolf hunter. A savage showdown in the Sawtooth Mountains.
In this Idaho, the wolf has two faces.
On one side is Seq Parker-Stein, a towering advocate, willing to do anything to save the wolves. On the other is Ralph “The Rattler” Ireland, a remorseless hunter hell-bent on wiping them out. They stand at opposite extremes, but they’re closer than they realize.
Out in the unforgiving Sawtooth Wilderness, where the last wolf pack's fate hangs in the balance, Seq and Ralph’s feud will reach a violent and irreversible turning point.
Who will survive?
TWO-FACED WOLF STORY ART
This story art is based on my experiences with wolves and the people of Idaho.
—Joe IDAHO
TEDDY ROOSEVELT'S GOBLIN: A BIGFOOT STORY
Something lurks in the Selkurk Mountains. Teddy Roosevelt came to hunt caribou. Now, he’s the one being hunted.
Idaho Territory, 1888. At twenty-nine, Teddy Roosevelt is vigorous, ambitious, and determined to track the last caribou herd in the United States. With a team of seasoned hunters, he sets off deep into the wild. But the mountains hold something far more dangerous than he ever imagined.
This isn’t your typical Bigfoot story. In the heart of the wilderness, where history and legend blur, Roosevelt will come face to face with something he cannot explain.
In a desperate final confrontation, Teddy Roosevelt’s goblin will be revealed.
If you’re a fan of historical thrillers, folklore-infused adventure, and gripping suspense, you won’t want to miss this riveting novel.