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Red Elf Ranch #3
Red Elf Ranch 3
No man can walk out on his own story
Connor Mills’s ranch and family are thriving, but becoming the mayor of Willow Bend has brought fresh challenges to his life. As much as he’s achieved since coming to Faerie, greater mysteries remain.
A harsh winter is putting a heavy strain on forage for the kaltaur, and tensions on the range are reaching the boiling point. When a clash between competing ranches leaves two men dead, Connor has to act quickly to stop an open range war.
With a feisty cat-girl sorcerer and a beautiful elven girl caught in the middle, Connor must dig deeper into his enigmatic talents than ever before.
Because even in Faerie, a man can only be what he is.
Red Elf Ranch 3 is an isekai fantasy adventure in the theme of classic Western pulp cinema.
Connor Mills’s ranch and family are thriving, but becoming the mayor of Willow Bend has brought fresh challenges to his life. As much as he’s achieved since coming to Faerie, greater mysteries remain.
A harsh winter is putting a heavy strain on forage for the kaltaur, and tensions on the range are reaching the boiling point. When a clash between competing ranches leaves two men dead, Connor has to act quickly to stop an open range war.
With a feisty cat-girl sorcerer and a beautiful elven girl caught in the middle, Connor must dig deeper into his enigmatic talents than ever before.
Because even in Faerie, a man can only be what he is.
Red Elf Ranch 3 is an isekai fantasy adventure in the theme of classic Western pulp cinema.
280 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2025
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About the author
Michael Dalton
82 books322 followersMichael Dalton is a professional journalist and editor.
Michael wrote his first piece of fiction in third grade, for which he was immediately accused of plagiarism by his teacher. Since then, he has been writing more or less steadily, interrupted only by occasional demands of work and family.
Michael lives with his family and multiple pets in Southern California.
Michael wrote his first piece of fiction in third grade, for which he was immediately accused of plagiarism by his teacher. Since then, he has been writing more or less steadily, interrupted only by occasional demands of work and family.
Michael lives with his family and multiple pets in Southern California.
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April 17, 2025
Rating 4.0 stars
I like this author's work. It appears this is the lasts book in the series but according to the afterword some of the side characters are going to be in future stories. Initially, it seemed like every series was its own entity. Now, I am not so sure. It seems like there is a connection between the series even if only loosely. I am not sure how I feel about that. I don't like the idea that I have to read everything from a writer in order to know what is going on. I used to read comic books, and it was the same thing. I both liked and hated crossover stories. If it was 2 comic books that I liked, then it would be no problem but what usually happens is they would pair a book I liked with one I had no interest in. So far that hasn't happened with this author, but the idea still doesn't sit right with me. Overall though I am happy with the series and will continue to read other books from this author.
I like this author's work. It appears this is the lasts book in the series but according to the afterword some of the side characters are going to be in future stories. Initially, it seemed like every series was its own entity. Now, I am not so sure. It seems like there is a connection between the series even if only loosely. I am not sure how I feel about that. I don't like the idea that I have to read everything from a writer in order to know what is going on. I used to read comic books, and it was the same thing. I both liked and hated crossover stories. If it was 2 comic books that I liked, then it would be no problem but what usually happens is they would pair a book I liked with one I had no interest in. So far that hasn't happened with this author, but the idea still doesn't sit right with me. Overall though I am happy with the series and will continue to read other books from this author.
April 8, 2025
I love this story
And I would have loved to see more. The other books mentioned in the epiloge just don't grab sadly. Maybe I should try again
And I would have loved to see more. The other books mentioned in the epiloge just don't grab sadly. Maybe I should try again
March 21, 2025
Trilogy end
Alternate universe, magic, fantasy races, connected series, harem adult situations
Connor and his family are drawn into a long-standing feud, leading to a fierce battle at their home. The last third of the novel focuses on Connor's connections to his family and his growing understanding of his control of magic.
Excellent editing. Enjoyed, and sad to see it end. I liked the ranching as a genre spin.
Alternate universe, magic, fantasy races, connected series, harem adult situations
Connor and his family are drawn into a long-standing feud, leading to a fierce battle at their home. The last third of the novel focuses on Connor's connections to his family and his growing understanding of his control of magic.
Excellent editing. Enjoyed, and sad to see it end. I liked the ranching as a genre spin.
March 21, 2025
Another Winner
This serial is a great example of Michael Dalton’s storytelling capabilities. Character development that brings his characters to life, settings that help his readers visualize the locations that his characters live in, and dialogue that helps his readers understand his characters actions, thoughts and communications. This serial was a good read and we.ll worth reading.
This serial is a great example of Michael Dalton’s storytelling capabilities. Character development that brings his characters to life, settings that help his readers visualize the locations that his characters live in, and dialogue that helps his readers understand his characters actions, thoughts and communications. This serial was a good read and we.ll worth reading.
March 28, 2025
Part of the larger ecosystem of stories that the author has created, I'm happy that this one was wrapped up in 3 books. It doesn't look like it's the last we'll see of some of these characters, but I admit to some confusion about exactly where this fits in the whole thing, particularly temporaly. Some hand-wavy stuff about the timelines moving differently suggests that it's not something I need to concern myself with. On to whatever is next.
March 29, 2025
I really enjoyed this whole series. Very nostalgic for me, who grew up watching westerns with my grandpa. Definitely can recommend it.
But man I am cranky that in the afterword it's revealed that it's somehow tied to freakin' Trailer Park Elves! That goofy series and this sweet western themed romance have completely different tones! I guess I'll keep my eye out for the crossover character mentioned.
But man I am cranky that in the afterword it's revealed that it's somehow tied to freakin' Trailer Park Elves! That goofy series and this sweet western themed romance have completely different tones! I guess I'll keep my eye out for the crossover character mentioned.
March 24, 2025
A great series in an expanding universe!!!!
Even if there were no tie ins to the other series this would be a fabulous series!! Outstanding characters and world building as we have all grown to expect!!! Ill miss these characters but am definitely looking forward to what comes next!!!
Even if there were no tie ins to the other series this would be a fabulous series!! Outstanding characters and world building as we have all grown to expect!!! Ill miss these characters but am definitely looking forward to what comes next!!!
March 28, 2025
Ended too soon
We just get an epilogue of what happens with Connor having multiple wives and multiple children and here we go blah blah blah it's really not fair that this story was rushed it was very rushed and wrapped up and we were just told what happened instead of shown I think this is sloppy writing and lazy I think this is sloppy and lazy writer.
We just get an epilogue of what happens with Connor having multiple wives and multiple children and here we go blah blah blah it's really not fair that this story was rushed it was very rushed and wrapped up and we were just told what happened instead of shown I think this is sloppy writing and lazy I think this is sloppy and lazy writer.
March 23, 2025
loved it and the direction it took
Now I HAVE to read all the rest because I enjoyed this so much. The characters were engaging and the storyline held my attention to the very end and I want more!
Now I HAVE to read all the rest because I enjoyed this so much. The characters were engaging and the storyline held my attention to the very end and I want more!
March 24, 2025
Great trilogy
Found this series after reading other Dalton books. This is probably my favorite of all his books. I love how it ties in with several other stories making the world built that much more believable.
Found this series after reading other Dalton books. This is probably my favorite of all his books. I love how it ties in with several other stories making the world built that much more believable.
April 8, 2025
a great yarn
This is a great set of books, a great story even without the rampant adult harem behaviour. I found myself, skipping those bits and just enjoying the story, the writing.
This is a great set of books, a great story even without the rampant adult harem behaviour. I found myself, skipping those bits and just enjoying the story, the writing.
April 10, 2025
Excellent Series
Very nice series, with many twists and turns. The final showdown and aftermath was both satisfying and tragic. I enjoyed the series, and I am reading several of the other books. All in all a worthwhile read.
Very nice series, with many twists and turns. The final showdown and aftermath was both satisfying and tragic. I enjoyed the series, and I am reading several of the other books. All in all a worthwhile read.
April 24, 2025
What a great Western fantasy!
This is a good Western novel with a fantasy twist that will keep you up at all hours reading. There are some places that grab you so hard that you become a character in the story and can't sleep until it's over. I hope to read more from this author.
This is a good Western novel with a fantasy twist that will keep you up at all hours reading. There are some places that grab you so hard that you become a character in the story and can't sleep until it's over. I hope to read more from this author.
June 27, 2025
Wow wish for more but understand. It was excellent!
This book explains things that occur as a beginning in other stories and it is touching, exciting and just downright GOOD! I definitely recommend!
This book explains things that occur as a beginning in other stories and it is touching, exciting and just downright GOOD! I definitely recommend!
January 11, 2026
Sad to see the story come to a close. None of the episodes seem to drag out. All of the action moves very fast and does not last that long. Story line is enjoyable. Quick reads. Characters are likeable enough.
March 22, 2025
a fun three books
Western story meets alternate universe. Good is good and evil is very bad.
Continuing conflict for the ranch and other ranchers.
Recommend without reservation
Western story meets alternate universe. Good is good and evil is very bad.
Continuing conflict for the ranch and other ranchers.
Recommend without reservation
March 23, 2025
Good Read 👍
I thoroughly enjoyed it. I sincerely hope that the rest of you out there enjoy it as much as I did.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. I sincerely hope that the rest of you out there enjoy it as much as I did.
March 23, 2025
A conclusion of sorts and a start to other series and mixing in with others. This story finishes well.
March 27, 2025
Excellent Story
Good story with an interesting twist. It was well written and has a solid world building done. You grow to like the heroes and cheer for them.
Good story with an interesting twist. It was well written and has a solid world building done. You grow to like the heroes and cheer for them.
April 19, 2025
The End or is it?
Well Connor saved the day and saw the future of the w.World .as he knew it! Will there be more to the story? Sure hop so!
Well Connor saved the day and saw the future of the w.World .as he knew it! Will there be more to the story? Sure hop so!
April 22, 2025
red elf ranch
These imaginative stories and i love the plot line. The characters ate unique! Excited to read more like these books!
These imaginative stories and i love the plot line. The characters ate unique! Excited to read more like these books!
April 14, 2025
This has been an entertaining and interesting series that I thoroughly enjoyed, read it far to fast but will read again. Nice to have a new slant on magic and tech. The characters are well written and interesting the pace is fast and the ending succinct without being drawn out.
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