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Will Colt

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in Gunnison, The United States

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Historical Fiction, Western

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Between the rugged peaks of the Colorado Rockies and the coffee-covered slopes of the Andes, Will Colt has spent a lifetime chasing stories that define the spirit of the frontier. Raised on a cattle ranch where he practically grew up in a saddle, Will developed a deep appreciation for the American West, a passion that now fuels his American Frontier Historical Fiction.

Living by the motto, “Exploring the grit of those who tamed the West,” Will’s writing is defined by a commitment to historical accuracy in Westerns, blending real-life figures and events with gripping family sagas. He is best known for the MacLean Brothers Western Adventure Series, which follows seven brothers and a sister through their perilous Virginia-to-West migration as t Between the rugged peaks of the Colorado Rockies and the coffee-covered slopes of the Andes, Will Colt has spent a lifetime chasing stories that define the spirit of the frontier. Raised on a cattle ranch where he practically grew up in a saddle, Will developed a deep appreciation for the American West, a passion that now fuels his American Frontier Historical Fiction.

Living by the motto, “Exploring the grit of those who tamed the West,” Will’s writing is defined by a commitment to historical accuracy in Westerns, blending real-life figures and events with gripping family sagas. He is best known for the MacLean Brothers Western Adventure Series, which follows seven brothers and a sister through their perilous Virginia-to-West migration as they seek to build new lives in Colorado, Montana, and Arizona.

His work focuses on the post-war era, establishing him as a prominent author of Post-Civil War Westerns. Whether portraying the complexities of Native American diplomacy between tribes like the Ute, Apache, and Yavapai and encroaching settlers, or exploring frontier lawmen archetypes through Texas Rangers, Pinkertons, and Marshals, Will captures the spirit of a changing nation. His bibliography also includes the celebrated Chief Ouray biographical fiction title, The Arrow and the Setting Sun, which dramatizes the life of the legendary Ute Nation leader.

Through his novels, Will highlights gritty frontier survival, depicting the visceral hardships of mining, cattle drives, and homesteading. His dedication to clean Western fiction ensures that his stories remain focused on character values, work ethic, and high-stakes adventure, free from gratuitous content.

Today, the lush, verdant landscapes of Jardín, Antioquia, Colombia have replaced the harsh winters of the Rockies. Living in the heart of coffee country with his Colombian wife, Will’s days are a blend of tending his garden, crafting gourmet meals, and savoring the freshest coffee in the world as he writes his next chapter.

Will Colt Westerns: Explore the grit of those who tamed the West. ...more

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	The Cavalier (The MacLean Brothers, #1) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Prescott: A Classic Western Adventure Series (Book 3) (The MacLean Brothers: A Classic Western Adventure Series) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Big Sky Marshal: A Classic Western Adventure Series (Book 4) (The MacLean Brothers: A Classic Western Adventure Series) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Solomon's Hand: A Classic Western Adventure Series (Book 5) (The MacLean Brothers: A Classic Western Adventure Series) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Where Rivers Run West: An epic saga from the American Frontier. 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Lonestar Ranger: A Classic Western Adventure Series (Book 2) (The MacLean Brothers: A Classic Western Adventure Series) by Will Colt (Goodreads Author), Wm Howard 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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La pesadilla no me pertenece, pero vivo en su sombra de todos modos. La visión aterradora persigue a mi esposo, Ouray, cuando la luna se ha ido y el mundo contiene su frío aliento sin estrellas. Siempre es lo mismo. Él nunca grita, pues no es un hombre dado a expresar dolor.

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Will Colt made a comment in the group Indie Author Review Swap — ARC Readers for The Arrow and the Setting Sun topic " I have ARC copies of The Arrow and the Setting Sun available for a review exchange. Here is the book description: They called him The Arrow: a man who ...more "
Jul 01, 2026 04:44PM
Will Colt joined the groups Indie Author Review Swap, Shamelessly Promote Your Books, and Western Fiction & Frontier Adventures: Books on Cowboys, Gunslingers, and the Old West
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Will Colt made a comment in the group Shamelessly Promote Your Books — The Arrow and the Setting Sun topic " The Arrow and the Setting Sun A fictional account of the Ute Nation chief Ouray. by Will Colt Selected among the top 15 in the Historical Biography Ficti ...more "
May 21, 2026 11:59AM
Will Colt made a comment in the group Shamelessly Promote Your Books — Discover Love in Communism: A Coming-of-Age Story Behind the Iron Curtain topic " I'm not sure what this has to do with historical fiction and westerns. Westerns are a genre typically related to the American frontier. ...more "
May 12, 2026 04:20AM
Will Colt shared a quote “I’m the neighborly sort to them that’s neighborly. However, it seems there are folks around that don’t know the meaning of the word nor the sentiment behind it. - David MacLean” Will Colt
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“I’m the neighborly sort to them that’s neighborly. However, it seems there are folks around that don’t know the meaning of the word nor the sentiment behind it. - David MacLean”
― Will Colt, Big Sky Marshal: A Classic Western Adventure Series (Book 4)

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