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The Trail of the Gunfighter: A Gritty Classic Old West Action Adventure
A gritty Western action series where frontier justice is paid for in blood.
He stands between two worlds—and both want him dead.
Nash is a hardened gunfighter with Apache blood in his veins, riding a lawless frontier where neutrality is a luxury few survive. He knows the land, the people, and the cost of choosing sides—but some trails lead only to violence.
Hired to escort a desperate miner through hostile territory, Nash understands the risks before the first mile is ridden. Tensions run high. Old wounds refuse to stay buried. And when they discover a wagon slaughtered and left to rot in the dust, it becomes clear this crossing will demand blood.
With enemies closing fast, a loyal dog at his side, and a mysterious woman who may prove ally—or threat—Nash must rely on instinct, skill, and hard-earned experience to keep them alive.
Trail of the Gunfighter is a fast-paced, gritty Western revenge novel packed with danger, hard choices, and frontier justice. This is Book One of the Trails of the Gunfighter Western series, following a man who survives by walking the line others won’t—and enforcing a code the frontier has nearly forgotten.
Perfect for readers who enjoy classic Western action, morally complex heroes, and long-running Western series built for binge reading—in the tradition of Louis L’Amour and William W. Johnstone.
📚 Read the entire series free with Kindle Unlimited.
He stands between two worlds—and both want him dead.
Nash is a hardened gunfighter with Apache blood in his veins, riding a lawless frontier where neutrality is a luxury few survive. He knows the land, the people, and the cost of choosing sides—but some trails lead only to violence.
Hired to escort a desperate miner through hostile territory, Nash understands the risks before the first mile is ridden. Tensions run high. Old wounds refuse to stay buried. And when they discover a wagon slaughtered and left to rot in the dust, it becomes clear this crossing will demand blood.
With enemies closing fast, a loyal dog at his side, and a mysterious woman who may prove ally—or threat—Nash must rely on instinct, skill, and hard-earned experience to keep them alive.
Trail of the Gunfighter is a fast-paced, gritty Western revenge novel packed with danger, hard choices, and frontier justice. This is Book One of the Trails of the Gunfighter Western series, following a man who survives by walking the line others won’t—and enforcing a code the frontier has nearly forgotten.
Perfect for readers who enjoy classic Western action, morally complex heroes, and long-running Western series built for binge reading—in the tradition of Louis L’Amour and William W. Johnstone.
📚 Read the entire series free with Kindle Unlimited.
183 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2024
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April 29, 2025
Trail of a Gunfighter is a Good Read!
This book was enjoyable to read and finished with a satisfying conclusion! There is plenty of satisfying Western action and the books hero, Nash, is a man to be reckoned with. Indians, Bandits, a pretty lady and a dog like no other fit together well and keep’s the ready wondering what’s going to happen next.
This book was enjoyable to read and finished with a satisfying conclusion! There is plenty of satisfying Western action and the books hero, Nash, is a man to be reckoned with. Indians, Bandits, a pretty lady and a dog like no other fit together well and keep’s the ready wondering what’s going to happen next.
March 2, 2025
A western told the way most of us wish to read !
One real tough hombre who knows the desert as well as Apaches and not so tough hombres. A good one I recommend if you like it purely old fashioned.
One real tough hombre who knows the desert as well as Apaches and not so tough hombres. A good one I recommend if you like it purely old fashioned.
September 6, 2025
Good Story
Love it when an author talks about places I’ve traveled. Oatman is near and dear to my heart, thanks for reminder. Can’t say I really liked any of the characters, but Nash proved honest and resourceful.
Love it when an author talks about places I’ve traveled. Oatman is near and dear to my heart, thanks for reminder. Can’t say I really liked any of the characters, but Nash proved honest and resourceful.
April 6, 2026
Another good western!
Nash ( Red Cartwright ) fights for what is right in the old west. First he rescued a young lady from Indians, and then makes her rich from a crooked claim jumper.
Nash ( Red Cartwright ) fights for what is right in the old west. First he rescued a young lady from Indians, and then makes her rich from a crooked claim jumper.
April 13, 2026
Really good western story
Nash is a great character in a great story. Well written, great action, a little romance, and a bit of justice dished out.. Loved Rock. Best dog in a western story ever.
Nash is a great character in a great story. Well written, great action, a little romance, and a bit of justice dished out.. Loved Rock. Best dog in a western story ever.
September 16, 2026
Everyone knows I love the western genre, both for reading and for writing, so when I found a western by an author I wasn't familiar with in a free Bookbub deal, I just couldn't resist. I was surprised to find this book marketed as a western classic for men, but then, I guess most of the western genre has been aimed at male readers. I enjoyed it anyway. It is truly a well written western in the classic style and form, and my love for the western genre stems from reading the works of Louis L'Amour.
October 5, 2024
Great storyline, but
The storyline is fantastic. The action, the adventure, and the results are very entertaining, and that’s what the four stars are for.
The lack of a fifth star is due to the incredible grammatical and spelling errors. I understand the occasional miss of proper grammar. But every paragraph seem to have something improperly written. Again the storyline is great. those mistakes. You just have to be able to read past those mistakes.
The storyline is fantastic. The action, the adventure, and the results are very entertaining, and that’s what the four stars are for.
The lack of a fifth star is due to the incredible grammatical and spelling errors. I understand the occasional miss of proper grammar. But every paragraph seem to have something improperly written. Again the storyline is great. those mistakes. You just have to be able to read past those mistakes.
May 21, 2025
so poorly written, it was hard to follow
I am amazed that this writer had the nerve to ask readers to leave reviews since the book was full of not just typos, but incomplete words, sentences & paragraphs. Near the end, he suddenly began using a different name for the main character, but it wasn’t until later that the writer explained the reason.
I would have rated this book as no stars, had the system allowed.
I am amazed that this writer had the nerve to ask readers to leave reviews since the book was full of not just typos, but incomplete words, sentences & paragraphs. Near the end, he suddenly began using a different name for the main character, but it wasn’t until later that the writer explained the reason.
I would have rated this book as no stars, had the system allowed.
April 22, 2026
SUPERB STORY!
I did like this western story! Unbelievably written, great no cuss words no nastiness just a good old western with a great half Indian cowboy protecting and doing what’s right. a great story with a great ending. I will read more of them.. if you like westerns you will love this. I didn’t think I liked westerns, but I really like this story good characters that I could relate to and you will to like them.! buy it you won’t regret it
I did like this western story! Unbelievably written, great no cuss words no nastiness just a good old western with a great half Indian cowboy protecting and doing what’s right. a great story with a great ending. I will read more of them.. if you like westerns you will love this. I didn’t think I liked westerns, but I really like this story good characters that I could relate to and you will to like them.! buy it you won’t regret it
May 27, 2025
Who edited this book?
I read a book a week and this book’s editing is nonexistent. Starting with the Prologue and ending with the last page. How could the Author and the Editor allow this? I will not read another book by Mr. Steele again nor will I recommend his books. I gave it two Stars because of the story, though it should be noted it is very graphic in parts.
I read a book a week and this book’s editing is nonexistent. Starting with the Prologue and ending with the last page. How could the Author and the Editor allow this? I will not read another book by Mr. Steele again nor will I recommend his books. I gave it two Stars because of the story, though it should be noted it is very graphic in parts.
May 7, 2026
Good story
Really enjoyed reading this story. It makes you think about what people deal with and how they handle things. I enjoyed the main character and his way of looking at things.
Really enjoyed reading this story. It makes you think about what people deal with and how they handle things. I enjoyed the main character and his way of looking at things.
May 10, 2026
- Interesting, but a little on the corny side. The write-up compares this writer to Louis L’Amour, which is ridiculous. This book is nowhere near L’Amour’s standard. However, it was good enough that I’m willing to give the second book a try.
July 17, 2026
I really enjoyed this well-written Western. The author's knowledge of the West, the character dialogues, scenery descriptions, and atmosphere were excellent. I especially liked Nash's dialogue. An outstanding Western. Highly recommended.
July 20, 2026
Rock the Apache dog was the star
Great little book. Loved Rock, loved his intuitive personality and loyalty. I'm looking forward to the next installment in this series and hoping Rock makes a reappearance.
Great little book. Loved Rock, loved his intuitive personality and loyalty. I'm looking forward to the next installment in this series and hoping Rock makes a reappearance.
October 6, 2024
Good book
Mr. Steele did a good job of putting this story together. I look forward to reading his next book soon.
Mr. Steele did a good job of putting this story together. I look forward to reading his next book soon.
January 9, 2025
funny story
Read it but was’nt impressed might try the others .not often this happens with me and books pity though it started off ok
Read it but was’nt impressed might try the others .not often this happens with me and books pity though it started off ok
February 13, 2025
Good book
Loved the characters, the descriptions of the beauty of the environment. Loved the vicious protective primal dog. Knowing this is from a diary is excellent.
Loved the characters, the descriptions of the beauty of the environment. Loved the vicious protective primal dog. Knowing this is from a diary is excellent.
February 24, 2025
great reading
Glad to read that this is not the first and only one about Nash
Will be looking forward to read more
Glad to read that this is not the first and only one about Nash
Will be looking forward to read more
June 8, 2025
Good Western
A bit predictable, and definitely needs some editing. It sounds like what it's presented as, a novel from great grandpa's stories, magnified by time. Good read.
A bit predictable, and definitely needs some editing. It sounds like what it's presented as, a novel from great grandpa's stories, magnified by time. Good read.
June 16, 2025
Wyatt Steele is very descriptive. Involved plot. Enjoyable reading as I learned more about that time in the West Looking forward to Book 2.
June 27, 2025
GREAT Western
Well written & full of excitement. I will be reading his next book. Looking forward to many more as well.
Well written & full of excitement. I will be reading his next book. Looking forward to many more as well.
August 5, 2025
I just don’t like profanity. Good writers should be able too make a book interesting without it!
October 23, 2025
This was a decent Western, even though written by a woman for men.
So if a woman reads this will she grow a penis ?
I hope not!😂😂😂 😇 I am a woman !
So if a woman reads this will she grow a penis ?
I hope not!😂😂😂 😇 I am a woman !
December 2, 2025
Renegadee
Was a little too much gun fighting!! I did like how respectful to Lucy and thought writer could have told ending in more detail. I will try one more of his Western s.
Was a little too much gun fighting!! I did like how respectful to Lucy and thought writer could have told ending in more detail. I will try one more of his Western s.
January 20, 2026
Had to quit it. Terrible formatting and proof reading.
March 25, 2026
Great grit
A true cowboy that is after justice. He’s able to listen to the land and hear what it wants to tell him.
A true cowboy that is after justice. He’s able to listen to the land and hear what it wants to tell him.
March 28, 2026
Trail of gunfighter
Pretty good action,nice cast of characters and bad guys their due ,,,😀😆 keep up the good work, ill read your next novel...mike from N. H.
Pretty good action,nice cast of characters and bad guys their due ,,,😀😆 keep up the good work, ill read your next novel...mike from N. H.
April 9, 2026
The introduction of Rock the dog seemed awful similar to the dog in Hondo.
April 21, 2026
I like to read a western story every so often. I liked the story and I loved Rock. Best dog ever. Nash was a good character. Honest but tough. I might read the second one. Thank you Mr. Steele.
April 24, 2026
very readable
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