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Caleb's Journey: A Frontier Western Adventure
Embark on an Epic Survival Saga in the Untamed West!
THE FIRST HEART-POUNDING TALE OF ACTION, COURAGE, AND REDEMPTION IN A NEW WESTERN SERIES FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR LANE R. WARENSKI!
Alone on the merciless prairie, Caleb Miller faces a his wagon train lies in ashes, slaughtered by Cheyenne warriors. With his young bride, Nettie, depending on him, he must outwit hostile tribes, master the brutal wilderness, and forge himself into a warrior worthy of the frontier.
1857, Western Prairies—Freshly married and dreaming of a homestead in the Sweet Water Valley, Caleb and Nettie’s hopes are shattered by violence. Now, survival means more than building a life—it means becoming the shield between civilization and chaos. From the ashes of tragedy, Caleb rises as the Frontier Scout for the 2nd Cavalry, navigating a land where every shadow hides danger and every choice could mean life or death.
PRAISE FOR LANE R.
“This is Lane Warenski at his finest, a page turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat begging for more… and more.” – Casey Nash, bestselling author of “Jubal U.S. Marshal.”
“Week after week, month after month and year after year, Lane Warenski, for good reason, resides atop the bestseller lists for his outstanding mountain man novels. With the release of Caleb's Journey comes the start of a new series poised to set the Western book standard for years to come.
Looking for a start, Caleb Miller and his bride, Nettie, join an ill-fated wagon train heading west. With daring action, Caleb saves Nettie from an Indian attack, but they are the only survivors in a dangerous land. Ride along as Caleb must learn quickly or they both will perish. It's a book you won't want to miss.” – Randall Dale, bestselling author of “Branson U.S. Marshal” and many others.
"The western frontier was a hazardous place, welcoming to no one, and bending only to the hardiest. Caleb Miller is a twenty-year-old, orphaned at an early age; he's had to be hardy to survive in civilization, but now, on the Nebraska plains, he's tested like never before." – Charles Ray, bestselling author of the "Caleb Johnson Mountain Man" series.
“Caleb’s Journey is crammed with the danger, thrills and glamour of the pioneer days. Warenski’s tale of the courageous men and women who settled the West is stirring entertainment.” – Scott McCrea, author, "Marshal Ezra Flint" series.
“Lane Warenski is a top gun, writing with grit and believability that will captivate the reader. Caleb's Journey is well worth going along on.” - Ronnie Ashmore, bestselling author of "Texas Ranger Bo Hawkins."
"Another blazing tale of blood and revenge from one of today's best Western writers!" - Terrence McCauley, award-winning, bestselling author of the "Aaron Mackey and Jeremiah Halstead" series.
“Caleb’s Journey is a frontier Western told as only Lane Warenski could tell it. As you read, you can see the prairie grass rippling in the wind and smell the grease used to lubricate the hand-shaped axle Caleb made from a piece of cottonwood tree. This story is a blend of tenderness, action, and suspense that will captivate the reader from the first page to the last!” - Malcolm Hotzman, bestselling author of “A Town Called Blood on the Badge” and many others.
THE FIRST HEART-POUNDING TALE OF ACTION, COURAGE, AND REDEMPTION IN A NEW WESTERN SERIES FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR LANE R. WARENSKI!
Alone on the merciless prairie, Caleb Miller faces a his wagon train lies in ashes, slaughtered by Cheyenne warriors. With his young bride, Nettie, depending on him, he must outwit hostile tribes, master the brutal wilderness, and forge himself into a warrior worthy of the frontier.
1857, Western Prairies—Freshly married and dreaming of a homestead in the Sweet Water Valley, Caleb and Nettie’s hopes are shattered by violence. Now, survival means more than building a life—it means becoming the shield between civilization and chaos. From the ashes of tragedy, Caleb rises as the Frontier Scout for the 2nd Cavalry, navigating a land where every shadow hides danger and every choice could mean life or death.
PRAISE FOR LANE R.
“This is Lane Warenski at his finest, a page turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat begging for more… and more.” – Casey Nash, bestselling author of “Jubal U.S. Marshal.”
“Week after week, month after month and year after year, Lane Warenski, for good reason, resides atop the bestseller lists for his outstanding mountain man novels. With the release of Caleb's Journey comes the start of a new series poised to set the Western book standard for years to come.
Looking for a start, Caleb Miller and his bride, Nettie, join an ill-fated wagon train heading west. With daring action, Caleb saves Nettie from an Indian attack, but they are the only survivors in a dangerous land. Ride along as Caleb must learn quickly or they both will perish. It's a book you won't want to miss.” – Randall Dale, bestselling author of “Branson U.S. Marshal” and many others.
"The western frontier was a hazardous place, welcoming to no one, and bending only to the hardiest. Caleb Miller is a twenty-year-old, orphaned at an early age; he's had to be hardy to survive in civilization, but now, on the Nebraska plains, he's tested like never before." – Charles Ray, bestselling author of the "Caleb Johnson Mountain Man" series.
“Caleb’s Journey is crammed with the danger, thrills and glamour of the pioneer days. Warenski’s tale of the courageous men and women who settled the West is stirring entertainment.” – Scott McCrea, author, "Marshal Ezra Flint" series.
“Lane Warenski is a top gun, writing with grit and believability that will captivate the reader. Caleb's Journey is well worth going along on.” - Ronnie Ashmore, bestselling author of "Texas Ranger Bo Hawkins."
"Another blazing tale of blood and revenge from one of today's best Western writers!" - Terrence McCauley, award-winning, bestselling author of the "Aaron Mackey and Jeremiah Halstead" series.
“Caleb’s Journey is a frontier Western told as only Lane Warenski could tell it. As you read, you can see the prairie grass rippling in the wind and smell the grease used to lubricate the hand-shaped axle Caleb made from a piece of cottonwood tree. This story is a blend of tenderness, action, and suspense that will captivate the reader from the first page to the last!” - Malcolm Hotzman, bestselling author of “A Town Called Blood on the Badge” and many others.
267 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 25, 2025
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About the author
Lane R. Warenski
33 books46 followersLane R Warenski lives in a log home in Duchesne County, Utah, where he has an unrestricted view of the highest peaks in the mighty Uinta Mountains. Warenski was raised being proud of his pioneer heritage and with a deep love and respect of the outdoors. Ever since childhood, following his father, Lane R Warenski has hunted, fished, and camped the mountains of the West. Whether it was the daily journals of William Ashley and Jedediah Smith or the fictional stories written by the great storytellers like Louis L’Amour and Terry C. Johnston, throughout his life, Warenski loves reading the history of the first explorers that came west, most of whom never dreamed they were opening this wild and rugged land to the pioneers and settlers that followed.
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September 27, 2025
THE FRONTIER IS WHERE THEY BELONG FOR A YOUNG NEWLY MARRIED COUPLE OF 20 YEARS AND 17 YEARS OLD
☆☆☆☆☆
Traveling from Springfield to the frontier, Caleb at twenty years old, and his newly married wife on seventeen years old Nettie find out just how dangerous and hard traveling what seems like the endless plains on their way to the promised land on the western frontier. While traveling the endless plains, they get separated from their wagon train which ends up being attacked leaving them on their own for hundreds of miles in hostile territory finally making their way to Fort Laramie in the Nebraska Territory.
Shortly after arriving at Fort Laramie, Caleb agrees to scout for the fort while providing a means of living and housing himself and Nettie. Even as green Caleb is it doesn't take him long to earn the respect of the men at the fort for not only his scouting skills but for his courage in the face of danger and his determination to keep his fellow soldiers safe from the Cheyenne and Aparaho tribes in the area all along earning the respect of both the chiefs of both tribes as being a great tracker and a fierce worrior. Nettie also earns the respect of the Arapaho has being brave and a great woman warrior when she is kidnapped.
During the first few weeks at Fort Laramie, Caleb and Nettie find themselves newly parents to a five-year-old named Sarah Jane whose parents were brutally killed by a war party of Cheyenne braves who are out to kill all whites that have infringed on their territorial hunting grounds.
This story is a well-written, action-packed, and at times romantic tale that has a little for all of you who enjoy a great western, an action thriller, and a romantic story of a young couple starting to find their place in a new world all at the same time growing as a newly married couple.
☆☆☆☆☆
Traveling from Springfield to the frontier, Caleb at twenty years old, and his newly married wife on seventeen years old Nettie find out just how dangerous and hard traveling what seems like the endless plains on their way to the promised land on the western frontier. While traveling the endless plains, they get separated from their wagon train which ends up being attacked leaving them on their own for hundreds of miles in hostile territory finally making their way to Fort Laramie in the Nebraska Territory.
Shortly after arriving at Fort Laramie, Caleb agrees to scout for the fort while providing a means of living and housing himself and Nettie. Even as green Caleb is it doesn't take him long to earn the respect of the men at the fort for not only his scouting skills but for his courage in the face of danger and his determination to keep his fellow soldiers safe from the Cheyenne and Aparaho tribes in the area all along earning the respect of both the chiefs of both tribes as being a great tracker and a fierce worrior. Nettie also earns the respect of the Arapaho has being brave and a great woman warrior when she is kidnapped.
During the first few weeks at Fort Laramie, Caleb and Nettie find themselves newly parents to a five-year-old named Sarah Jane whose parents were brutally killed by a war party of Cheyenne braves who are out to kill all whites that have infringed on their territorial hunting grounds.
This story is a well-written, action-packed, and at times romantic tale that has a little for all of you who enjoy a great western, an action thriller, and a romantic story of a young couple starting to find their place in a new world all at the same time growing as a newly married couple.
September 14, 2025
Caleb’s Journey (Book 1)
Good start for a new series of a great western saga. Plenty of action with many true full moral lessons through out the entire book. I highly recommend the book to anyone who loves good stories.
Good start for a new series of a great western saga. Plenty of action with many true full moral lessons through out the entire book. I highly recommend the book to anyone who loves good stories.
July 29, 2025
5 Stars
A good start to a new series by Lane R. Warenski, I've read all 20 books of his Grizzly Killer series enjoyed all of them. And this one was enjoyable too as Caleb and Nettle leave their home in Springfield, Missouri and head west.
A good start to a new series by Lane R. Warenski, I've read all 20 books of his Grizzly Killer series enjoyed all of them. And this one was enjoyable too as Caleb and Nettle leave their home in Springfield, Missouri and head west.
August 14, 2025
Frontier Adventure
Have read hundreds of westerns but this one really reached out and grabbed me. A well written book which kept my interest from page 1 through the entire book. The author did an incredible job of explaining and developing the characters. The pace was fast and dangerous with the excitement flowing with each page. You felt like you were in story living the day to day goods and bads presented during this frontier escape. Read this one!!
Have read hundreds of westerns but this one really reached out and grabbed me. A well written book which kept my interest from page 1 through the entire book. The author did an incredible job of explaining and developing the characters. The pace was fast and dangerous with the excitement flowing with each page. You felt like you were in story living the day to day goods and bads presented during this frontier escape. Read this one!!
August 12, 2025
Excellent read
This author has done it again with another great book. A story of the builder the west, the dangers and the love of the land and people. For those of you that read this book, you should also read his Grizzly Killer series. It was an outstanding series. Would highly recommend this author to all that enjoy great western stories.
This author has done it again with another great book. A story of the builder the west, the dangers and the love of the land and people. For those of you that read this book, you should also read his Grizzly Killer series. It was an outstanding series. Would highly recommend this author to all that enjoy great western stories.
June 30, 2025
As good as Grizzly Killer
It is pretty hard to top Lane Warenski’s Grizzly Killer series but I feel that this series will be as good. In any case this first one is. I love this easy going story telling as well as the detail of the history, the environment and the people. Just really good entertainment. Thank you Lane!
It is pretty hard to top Lane Warenski’s Grizzly Killer series but I feel that this series will be as good. In any case this first one is. I love this easy going story telling as well as the detail of the history, the environment and the people. Just really good entertainment. Thank you Lane!
July 3, 2025
The Life And Times Of Caleb Miller
Another Warenski winner! This was a well written western about Caleb Miller who became a scout for the Army.. The story is full of action, Indian battles and a kidnapping. It's an excellent read, hard to put down and a tale that I would highly recommend!
Another Warenski winner! This was a well written western about Caleb Miller who became a scout for the Army.. The story is full of action, Indian battles and a kidnapping. It's an excellent read, hard to put down and a tale that I would highly recommend!
July 28, 2025
WHAT A GREAT READ!
To be browsing for something to read and finding a new series by Mr Warenski! It was like CHRISTmas morning. Caleb has to be a relative of Grizzly Killer. I wait now anxiously for the next book. EXCEPT...Not just another GrizzlymKiller book, but another one about Caleb and Nettie! Thank you Mr Warenski!!
To be browsing for something to read and finding a new series by Mr Warenski! It was like CHRISTmas morning. Caleb has to be a relative of Grizzly Killer. I wait now anxiously for the next book. EXCEPT...Not just another GrizzlymKiller book, but another one about Caleb and Nettie! Thank you Mr Warenski!!
June 30, 2025
Caleb’s Journey
I have read many of Lanes books and I have enjoyed them all as he opens up the West and all the people that have done all things to make The West liveable and what I like is that he will continue to tell the many stories.
I have read many of Lanes books and I have enjoyed them all as he opens up the West and all the people that have done all things to make The West liveable and what I like is that he will continue to tell the many stories.
June 25, 2025
Their world went up in smoke. Now Caleb must fight the wild to protect the only thing left—her.
Caleb’s Journey launches a thrilling new Western series from bestselling author Lane R. Warenski. After a brutal Cheyenne attack leaves his wagon train in ruins, Caleb Miller must rise from tragedy to protect his young bride and survive the unforgiving prairie. Set in 1857, this gripping tale follows Caleb’s transformation from hopeful settler to hardened scout for the 2nd Cavalry, navigating a lawless frontier where every decision could mean life or death. With vivid detail and relentless pacing, Warenski captures the raw danger and courage of the American West.
This is frontier fiction at its finest—packed with action, heart, and a hero you’ll root for from the first page. Warenski’s storytelling is both cinematic and emotionally charged, making Caleb’s Journey a must-read for fans of survival sagas and classic Western grit. Don’t miss the start of this unforgettable series—grab your copy now and ride into the wild.
• ASIN: B0FB6T69DW
• Publisher: DS Productions
• Publication Date: 6/25/2025
• File Size: 1.9 MB
• Print Length: 267 pages
• Genre: Louis L'Amour Westerns - Western Fiction Classics - Westerns
Caleb’s Journey launches a thrilling new Western series from bestselling author Lane R. Warenski. After a brutal Cheyenne attack leaves his wagon train in ruins, Caleb Miller must rise from tragedy to protect his young bride and survive the unforgiving prairie. Set in 1857, this gripping tale follows Caleb’s transformation from hopeful settler to hardened scout for the 2nd Cavalry, navigating a lawless frontier where every decision could mean life or death. With vivid detail and relentless pacing, Warenski captures the raw danger and courage of the American West.
This is frontier fiction at its finest—packed with action, heart, and a hero you’ll root for from the first page. Warenski’s storytelling is both cinematic and emotionally charged, making Caleb’s Journey a must-read for fans of survival sagas and classic Western grit. Don’t miss the start of this unforgettable series—grab your copy now and ride into the wild.
• ASIN: B0FB6T69DW
• Publisher: DS Productions
• Publication Date: 6/25/2025
• File Size: 1.9 MB
• Print Length: 267 pages
• Genre: Louis L'Amour Westerns - Western Fiction Classics - Westerns
September 7, 2025
Young Caleb Miller, known as the orphan kid, wanted adventure as well as Nettie for a wife. He was alone at a young age and used to hard work. It was 1857 and people were headed west for land, opportunity and challenge itself. Caleb and Nettie were filled with dreams; joined a wagon train; and problems ensued. This is the storyline, and I loved it. They met up with Cheyenne who hated whites, Arapaho who weren't nearly as threatening, and those that would steal a horse right from under you. Life had its hardships every day. This is a great read, and I loved it.
December 12, 2025
A New Adventure
After a few months reading the 21 book series of Grizzley Killer comes, Caleb & Nettie. This author continues to weave actual places into the tapestry of his stories so well you feel you are on the plains or in the mountains with the characters of his books. You think you’d know these fictitious people if you were to run into them in a history book or in a museum. Looking forward to the rest of this series.
After a few months reading the 21 book series of Grizzley Killer comes, Caleb & Nettie. This author continues to weave actual places into the tapestry of his stories so well you feel you are on the plains or in the mountains with the characters of his books. You think you’d know these fictitious people if you were to run into them in a history book or in a museum. Looking forward to the rest of this series.
July 9, 2025
Caleb's Journey
Another fantastic book. The start of a new series. Action packed, fear, love, laughter, doubt, happiness, intreging. Draws you in from start to finish. You don't want to quit reading. Thank you, can't wait for the next book.
Another fantastic book. The start of a new series. Action packed, fear, love, laughter, doubt, happiness, intreging. Draws you in from start to finish. You don't want to quit reading. Thank you, can't wait for the next book.
August 2, 2025
worth The time to read
Very well written and enjoyable book. Thanks for sharing this book with us and our family. Keep inserting facts about the frontier geography. This puts more vision in the context and more awareness of our history.
Very well written and enjoyable book. Thanks for sharing this book with us and our family. Keep inserting facts about the frontier geography. This puts more vision in the context and more awareness of our history.
December 1, 2025
Great read
Another amazing read from Mr. Warenski. All the exciting elements needed for a fantastic read. I predict this series to be as successful as Grizzly Killer. Highly recommended.
Another amazing read from Mr. Warenski. All the exciting elements needed for a fantastic read. I predict this series to be as successful as Grizzly Killer. Highly recommended.
January 11, 2026
Frontier Scout 1
Moving from civilization to the prairie learning the ways of the west is the start of a much appreciated journey in this book. I enjoyed it am looking forward to reading the next one
Moving from civilization to the prairie learning the ways of the west is the start of a much appreciated journey in this book. I enjoyed it am looking forward to reading the next one
June 26, 2025
Caleb's Journey will grab your interest quickly!
One of Mr. Warenski's best. Great storyline with great characters. I can't wait for the next volume. Highly recommended read.
One of Mr. Warenski's best. Great storyline with great characters. I can't wait for the next volume. Highly recommended read.
June 26, 2025
great story
Can’t wait to read more from this author. Can’t get enough of his stories and this is another good one. Lots of excellent characters action and adventures.
Can’t wait to read more from this author. Can’t get enough of his stories and this is another good one. Lots of excellent characters action and adventures.
June 27, 2025
Good read
Love the new book. Started a great series. Love the characters and story line so far. Have enjoyed your other series.
Love the new book. Started a great series. Love the characters and story line so far. Have enjoyed your other series.
July 4, 2025
good story
Keeps your attention like the details in the story liked the other series so I was sure I would like this also
Keeps your attention like the details in the story liked the other series so I was sure I would like this also
July 4, 2025
An interesting and enjoyable story.
I really enjoyed Caleb’s journey. A great read at the
End of the Day. I can truly recommend this book.
I really enjoyed Caleb’s journey. A great read at the
End of the Day. I can truly recommend this book.
July 9, 2025
Great Read
Great read and a page turner for sure. Really looking forward for the next book in this series. Absolutely enjoyed.
Great read and a page turner for sure. Really looking forward for the next book in this series. Absolutely enjoyed.
July 9, 2025
Really good reading
I have not read anything from this Author before, but I will watch for books he writes. I really enjoyed this book.
I have not read anything from this Author before, but I will watch for books he writes. I really enjoyed this book.
July 21, 2025
Scout
Excellent start to a great series featuring Caleb Nettie and Sarah
Warenski
can really write Another blockbuster to enjoy Thanks
Excellent start to a great series featuring Caleb Nettie and Sarah
Warenski
can really write Another blockbuster to enjoy Thanks
August 18, 2025
A well written and well paced story. I enjoyed it and have the next book ready to continue the series. I can recommend this book to anyone.
September 24, 2025
great read
A fun story about a brave young man and his brave wife and their daughter, lots of action and love,
A fun story about a brave young man and his brave wife and their daughter, lots of action and love,
September 29, 2025
Really good story!
I enjoyed this book a lot, it had a good storyline and really puts you in the story! Glad there's more to follow!
I enjoyed this book a lot, it had a good storyline and really puts you in the story! Glad there's more to follow!
September 29, 2025
Good read
It's a little too gory and explicit for my taste in a few places. But overall, it's a good story.
It's a little too gory and explicit for my taste in a few places. But overall, it's a good story.
November 26, 2025
Great as always!!
Lane R. Warenski has done it again. His stories have just wonderful vibe to them. They pull you into the story itself. Hard to put down!
Lane R. Warenski has done it again. His stories have just wonderful vibe to them. They pull you into the story itself. Hard to put down!
December 1, 2025
What a great read!
Action packed, with lots of love. An intriguing unfolding of a story worth the telling. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. A second read is in the making.
Action packed, with lots of love. An intriguing unfolding of a story worth the telling. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. A second read is in the making.
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