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The Saga of Southwest Western
Wilder : A Western Frontier Story
Here comes another western adventure of relentless action, obstacles and a touch of western romance
Wilder Slade spent the war hoping he would die.
But … fate had other plans, thrusting him into a battle he could never have foreseen.
Three women are missing. One of them is his own niece.
It’s been five long years since Wilder saw his brother, but you don’t turn your back on family. When he shows up, the truth is worse than he’d imagined.
The kidnappers are demanding a ransom. If the men don’t pay, the girls are dead.
But their fathers don’t have so much as half of what the outlaws are asking for.
Wilder is their only hope.
He sets off with Blaze Harkin, a fiery dancer and mother to one of the abducted. Blaze is determined to get her daughter back, and in the process gives Wilder something he hasn’t had before—a reason to live.
But it may be too late.
Skinner Monroe and his gang are closing in on them.
As Wilder races against the clock, every step forward threatens to be his last.
Will he defy fate's cruel hand and emerge victorious, or will he be consumed in a hail of bullets, leaving the fate of the women hanging by a thread?
A Historical Western Adventure book by James Leonard is a standalone and can be read out of order.
Wilder Slade spent the war hoping he would die.
But … fate had other plans, thrusting him into a battle he could never have foreseen.
Three women are missing. One of them is his own niece.
It’s been five long years since Wilder saw his brother, but you don’t turn your back on family. When he shows up, the truth is worse than he’d imagined.
The kidnappers are demanding a ransom. If the men don’t pay, the girls are dead.
But their fathers don’t have so much as half of what the outlaws are asking for.
Wilder is their only hope.
He sets off with Blaze Harkin, a fiery dancer and mother to one of the abducted. Blaze is determined to get her daughter back, and in the process gives Wilder something he hasn’t had before—a reason to live.
But it may be too late.
Skinner Monroe and his gang are closing in on them.
As Wilder races against the clock, every step forward threatens to be his last.
Will he defy fate's cruel hand and emerge victorious, or will he be consumed in a hail of bullets, leaving the fate of the women hanging by a thread?
A Historical Western Adventure book by James Leonard is a standalone and can be read out of order.
417 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 29, 2024
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July 3, 2024
Who needs this violence
I have not funished reading this book. By the time I had read 12 % of it, I had been shocked by violence in each chapter...innocents who were killed, stabbed, burned to death. I don't know how good the rest of the book is, I don't need this junk. I read for entertainment. I expect violence in western books, but not like this.
I have not funished reading this book. By the time I had read 12 % of it, I had been shocked by violence in each chapter...innocents who were killed, stabbed, burned to death. I don't know how good the rest of the book is, I don't need this junk. I read for entertainment. I expect violence in western books, but not like this.
September 3, 2024
Hard fought and well won
The story was great. I read it in two days. The fast action and hard fighting was good. The girls were so brave. Good over evil wins all the time. Thanks for a great read. I will read more of your stories. Thank you!
The story was great. I read it in two days. The fast action and hard fighting was good. The girls were so brave. Good over evil wins all the time. Thanks for a great read. I will read more of your stories. Thank you!
May 14, 2024
Great story
A true Western hero tale! Wilder Slade fought in the war, but lost his family back home. He would never let that happen agajn, if he can stop ir. Great read!
A true Western hero tale! Wilder Slade fought in the war, but lost his family back home. He would never let that happen agajn, if he can stop ir. Great read!
May 16, 2024
We know he can take a beating and is recklessly brave. Jury is out on knife fighting, brawling, refiling, and aiming of any kind.
Not sure how to take the story tbh.
Not sure how to take the story tbh.
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May 20, 2024
Very good
A few surprises and a lot of action what happens well you will have to read the book and see
A few surprises and a lot of action what happens well you will have to read the book and see
June 3, 2024
What hero
In my opinion wilder was not the star of this book it certainly was Sadie. If not for her those girls would have die.
Pamjr
In my opinion wilder was not the star of this book it certainly was Sadie. If not for her those girls would have die.
Pamjr
October 18, 2024
It was a struggle to finish this poorly conceived story.
Unpleasant characters and an unbelievable so-called plot.
Unpleasant characters and an unbelievable so-called plot.
May 30, 2025
I never seen a decorated soldier get shot, cut and hammered!
It's A family thing, and that's what Leonard provides in this story. You can enjoy the way things, just work out.
It's A family thing, and that's what Leonard provides in this story. You can enjoy the way things, just work out.
August 17, 2025
Wilder good book
I liked this book because it kept you guessing what what was next, that poor Wilder was shot so many times when he drinks it comes out every where.
I liked this book because it kept you guessing what what was next, that poor Wilder was shot so many times when he drinks it comes out every where.
July 4, 2024
A soft 4 .
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