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Ryder - Gone to Hell: A Classic Western Novel
A town thirsty for vengeance. A man cheated the noose. And Ryder's got a debt to settle the old-fashioned way.
When notorious outlaw Dale Madsen escapes the hangman’s rope, leaving blood and chaos in his wake, Wells Crossing is left reeling. Sheriff Rourke gathers a posse, but the law rides slow—and Ryder knows a man like Madsen doesn’t run unless he’s got a plan. With bullets in the air and death on the wind, Ryder finds himself tangled in a hunt that will lead him straight into the heart of hell itself.
Betrayal rides among them. The desert keeps its secrets. And in the end, justice might not be what it seems.
A brutal, gritty Western for fans of Cormac McCarthy and Larry McMurtry. If you like hard men, tough justice, and stories where the gun does the talking, Ryder – Gone to Hell is the ride you’ve been waiting for.
Buy now and ride into the fire.
When notorious outlaw Dale Madsen escapes the hangman’s rope, leaving blood and chaos in his wake, Wells Crossing is left reeling. Sheriff Rourke gathers a posse, but the law rides slow—and Ryder knows a man like Madsen doesn’t run unless he’s got a plan. With bullets in the air and death on the wind, Ryder finds himself tangled in a hunt that will lead him straight into the heart of hell itself.
Betrayal rides among them. The desert keeps its secrets. And in the end, justice might not be what it seems.
A brutal, gritty Western for fans of Cormac McCarthy and Larry McMurtry. If you like hard men, tough justice, and stories where the gun does the talking, Ryder – Gone to Hell is the ride you’ve been waiting for.
Buy now and ride into the fire.
225 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 19, 2025
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August 2, 2025
5 STARS, GRITTY WORK OF BEING PART OF A POSSE
5 STARS for Wyatt Steele's Book 1 in his Classic Ryder Series. Great western, full of tough characters full of grit & filled with shoot-em-up action. Plus this storyline is full of every action one would except a possee to experience while riding through high deserts and canyons.
RECOMMENDED
5 STARS for Wyatt Steele's Book 1 in his Classic Ryder Series. Great western, full of tough characters full of grit & filled with shoot-em-up action. Plus this storyline is full of every action one would except a possee to experience while riding through high deserts and canyons.
RECOMMENDED
October 5, 2025
It took me a while to finish the book. It was entertaining story for those who like the genre. The last hour of the audiobook was wild and full of action and made the whole story. Ryder is a very interesting character and the embodiment of the traditional hero. The antagonist is despicable and low! Best line in the book? “We ride at dawn!”
Classic fun western fare.
Classic fun western fare.
January 6, 2026
good story but dragged out
Alexa view at least are too hard to put on pages that keep disappearing so until change or try again as well but too drawn out and some places why what you’re doing a good job well read the next story but I doubt it’ll be anymore reviewsRWEKingnanAz and
Alexa view at least are too hard to put on pages that keep disappearing so until change or try again as well but too drawn out and some places why what you’re doing a good job well read the next story but I doubt it’ll be anymore reviewsRWEKingnanAz and
October 14, 2025
Ryder - Gone to Hell
This was a truly amazing Western Book with s fantastic storyline fill with tons of Action and Suspense! Can't wait to read this great Authors next Book in this Series!
This was a truly amazing Western Book with s fantastic storyline fill with tons of Action and Suspense! Can't wait to read this great Authors next Book in this Series!
June 3, 2025
Great
Fantastic read.loved every minute of it .what like a western who done it.trying to Figure out who the traitor in the posse was .a real page turner..
Fantastic read.loved every minute of it .what like a western who done it.trying to Figure out who the traitor in the posse was .a real page turner..
August 10, 2025
Good read
Well written, like the characters and the mystery of their actions. Again proving good wins over bad. Will read the rest of the books
Well written, like the characters and the mystery of their actions. Again proving good wins over bad. Will read the rest of the books
August 11, 2025
Gone to Hell, Ryder Book 1
An action packed adventure that was fun to read! Great Western action with a great conclusion! Looking forward to reading Book 2.
An action packed adventure that was fun to read! Great Western action with a great conclusion! Looking forward to reading Book 2.
August 13, 2025
Lot of promise with a little to show for it. 2.5
September 2, 2025
Good read
Good characterizations. Consistent action. Quiet and gritty cowboys always feel right. I liked Lila and the other background of principals.
Good characterizations. Consistent action. Quiet and gritty cowboys always feel right. I liked Lila and the other background of principals.
October 1, 2025
Ryder
A good read, that got better as the story progressed. I will look for the next book and hope it turns out to be a interesting read!!
Dave Cochran
A good read, that got better as the story progressed. I will look for the next book and hope it turns out to be a interesting read!!
Dave Cochran
October 28, 2025
Got their man
I liked this book! A good Western. There was no sex involved and the good guys won. I recommend it to all who like Westerns.
Thank you Wyatt Steele for a great book.
I liked this book! A good Western. There was no sex involved and the good guys won. I recommend it to all who like Westerns.
Thank you Wyatt Steele for a great book.
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