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Night Tracker: A Frontier Western Adventure
One man. A hostile frontier. And a name earned in blood.
Caleb Miller didn’t set out to be a legend—only to make a life with his wife, Nettie, and their adopted daughter, Sarah Jane, on the wild plains of the American West. But when war drums echo across the prairie and the Cheyenne Dog Soldiers rise to protect their sacred lands, Caleb becomes more than a scout for the U.S. Cavalry—he becomes Night Tracker, the name given to him by enemies who both fear and respect him.
With the Great Plains poised for an explosion of violence, Caleb and his comrades—including the grizzled Lieutenant Reg and the hard-drinking but loyal Latigo Smith—must track and outmaneuver warriors who move like shadows. Facing ambushes, brutal retaliation, and the moral weight of a land soaked in blood, Caleb walks a razor's edge between duty and conscience. Can he protect those he loves without losing his soul—or his life?
From the raw edge of the frontier to the heart-pounding moments of battle, Night Tracker is a gripping tale of honor, survival, and the human cost of westward expansion.
Saddle up for a thrilling ride through untamed territory. Grab your copy of Night Tracker today and experience the brutal beauty of the Old West!
PRAISE FOR LANE R.
"Lane Warenski’s new novel NIGHT TRACKER is filled with compelling characters, solid Western storytelling, and a fine sense of gritty frontier authenticity. This is another surefire winner for his many fans." - James Reasoner, acclaimed Western bestseller.
“Lane Warenski has hit another one out of the stadium! His second novel about Caleb Miller, the young scout for the Army’s 2nd Cavalry, is a winner! Caleb, named ‘One who tracks in the dark’ by the Cheyennes, is a classic, engaging Western hero. This is a must read!” – G. Wayne Tilman, bestselling author of “James Lawman.”
“Caleb Miller’s epic adventures continue with book two of his FRONTIER SCOUT series. The readers of CALEB’S JOURNEY will love to read NIGHT TRACKER. Lane Warenski paints an epic picture of the Old West with powerful words. This novel is a real page turner. Once you dig into the storyline, you can´t leave it without finishing the book - and that’s what a real and good Western novel needs to find its readers. Lane Warenski is one of those voices a Western reader should hear!” – Alfred Wallon, bestselling author of “ U.S. Marshal.”
“Lane Warenski spins an immersive tale of the 19th century American frontier. For wagon trains of settlers passing through Wyoming along the Oregon Trail, the great plains offer hope and danger in equal measure. The broad land that stands open to settlement is also the traditional home of the Cheyenne and Arapaho, who are prepared to fight for their inheritance. Into this clash between cavalrymen and the dog soldiers of Chief Grey Eagle comes Caleb Miller, cavalry scout and new husband to Nettie and father to adopted daughter Sarah. Dubbed Night Tracker by his enemies, Caleb fights to make a life for himself and his new family amongst the dangers of the wild frontier. Hope and tragedy combine in this action-packed and deeply moving portrayal of western expansion by a master of the genre.” – Jamie Mason, bestselling author of “Jack Hardesty/Kit Sloan Western” series.
“Night Tracker is classic Warenski. It’s filled with colorful characters, action and authentic western flavor.
Caleb Miller didn’t set out to be a legend—only to make a life with his wife, Nettie, and their adopted daughter, Sarah Jane, on the wild plains of the American West. But when war drums echo across the prairie and the Cheyenne Dog Soldiers rise to protect their sacred lands, Caleb becomes more than a scout for the U.S. Cavalry—he becomes Night Tracker, the name given to him by enemies who both fear and respect him.
With the Great Plains poised for an explosion of violence, Caleb and his comrades—including the grizzled Lieutenant Reg and the hard-drinking but loyal Latigo Smith—must track and outmaneuver warriors who move like shadows. Facing ambushes, brutal retaliation, and the moral weight of a land soaked in blood, Caleb walks a razor's edge between duty and conscience. Can he protect those he loves without losing his soul—or his life?
From the raw edge of the frontier to the heart-pounding moments of battle, Night Tracker is a gripping tale of honor, survival, and the human cost of westward expansion.
Saddle up for a thrilling ride through untamed territory. Grab your copy of Night Tracker today and experience the brutal beauty of the Old West!
PRAISE FOR LANE R.
"Lane Warenski’s new novel NIGHT TRACKER is filled with compelling characters, solid Western storytelling, and a fine sense of gritty frontier authenticity. This is another surefire winner for his many fans." - James Reasoner, acclaimed Western bestseller.
“Lane Warenski has hit another one out of the stadium! His second novel about Caleb Miller, the young scout for the Army’s 2nd Cavalry, is a winner! Caleb, named ‘One who tracks in the dark’ by the Cheyennes, is a classic, engaging Western hero. This is a must read!” – G. Wayne Tilman, bestselling author of “James Lawman.”
“Caleb Miller’s epic adventures continue with book two of his FRONTIER SCOUT series. The readers of CALEB’S JOURNEY will love to read NIGHT TRACKER. Lane Warenski paints an epic picture of the Old West with powerful words. This novel is a real page turner. Once you dig into the storyline, you can´t leave it without finishing the book - and that’s what a real and good Western novel needs to find its readers. Lane Warenski is one of those voices a Western reader should hear!” – Alfred Wallon, bestselling author of “ U.S. Marshal.”
“Lane Warenski spins an immersive tale of the 19th century American frontier. For wagon trains of settlers passing through Wyoming along the Oregon Trail, the great plains offer hope and danger in equal measure. The broad land that stands open to settlement is also the traditional home of the Cheyenne and Arapaho, who are prepared to fight for their inheritance. Into this clash between cavalrymen and the dog soldiers of Chief Grey Eagle comes Caleb Miller, cavalry scout and new husband to Nettie and father to adopted daughter Sarah. Dubbed Night Tracker by his enemies, Caleb fights to make a life for himself and his new family amongst the dangers of the wild frontier. Hope and tragedy combine in this action-packed and deeply moving portrayal of western expansion by a master of the genre.” – Jamie Mason, bestselling author of “Jack Hardesty/Kit Sloan Western” series.
“Night Tracker is classic Warenski. It’s filled with colorful characters, action and authentic western flavor.
241 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 7, 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 28, 2025
LOOKING FOR AN ENTERTAINING WESTERN THAT IS AN ACTION-PACKED THRILLER TO READ? LOOK NO FURTHER.
☆☆☆☆☆
Night Tracker: A Frontier Western Adventure (Frontier Scout Book 2) by Lane R. Warenski is a well-written tale of a young man, his wife, and their adopted daughter set in the Nebraska Territory in the 1800's. Caleb, his wife Nettie, and Sarah Jane, their daughter live at Fort Laramie in a difficult time when the settlers are pushing through the treacherous lands of the Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Lakota tribes on their way to the promised lands of Oregon and California territories.
The lands that the settlers are passing through are the land and livelihood of the Indian tribes and the effects of the growing number of pioneers, hunters, and wagon trains are taking a toll on the land and resources that have provided the local tribes since the beginning of time for them. At this point in history, the native tribes have had enough and will not stand for the continuous encroachment on their land and have banded together to stop it through whatever means necessary.
He never forgets anything he sees, reads, and hears. Once Caleb learns something it's locked in his brain for future recall giving him a knowledge set which is far above his fellow men. That being said, it does not go to his head and he his respected by all and his both devoted to his job as a scout and willingly places his life on the line to ensure the safety of his fellow soldiers and the pioneers he scouts for.
Caleb and Nattie's love for each other is one that will satisfy the romantic needs of all the romance lovers out there. Their love is one that will bring warmth to your heart and the love and devotion to Sarah Jane is as strong as any love for a child by their parents.
Even with his life on the line each and every time Caleb leaves Fort Laramie to scout, he faces numerous encounters with the local Indian tribes facing many battles and hardships along the way but still has a respect for the Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Lakota tribes and feel for their concern for the whites moving into and through their territory and wishes there was a way for both the Indians and the settlers to co-exist without bloodshed on both sides.
This piece of historical fiction is one that will appeal to all ages. I really have enjoyed this book as well as the first one in this series and hope you will find yourself enjoying it too.
Quotes:
"Wars have been fought for one person trying to impose their will on others since the beginning of time."
☆☆☆☆☆
Night Tracker: A Frontier Western Adventure (Frontier Scout Book 2) by Lane R. Warenski is a well-written tale of a young man, his wife, and their adopted daughter set in the Nebraska Territory in the 1800's. Caleb, his wife Nettie, and Sarah Jane, their daughter live at Fort Laramie in a difficult time when the settlers are pushing through the treacherous lands of the Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Lakota tribes on their way to the promised lands of Oregon and California territories.
The lands that the settlers are passing through are the land and livelihood of the Indian tribes and the effects of the growing number of pioneers, hunters, and wagon trains are taking a toll on the land and resources that have provided the local tribes since the beginning of time for them. At this point in history, the native tribes have had enough and will not stand for the continuous encroachment on their land and have banded together to stop it through whatever means necessary.
He never forgets anything he sees, reads, and hears. Once Caleb learns something it's locked in his brain for future recall giving him a knowledge set which is far above his fellow men. That being said, it does not go to his head and he his respected by all and his both devoted to his job as a scout and willingly places his life on the line to ensure the safety of his fellow soldiers and the pioneers he scouts for.
Caleb and Nattie's love for each other is one that will satisfy the romantic needs of all the romance lovers out there. Their love is one that will bring warmth to your heart and the love and devotion to Sarah Jane is as strong as any love for a child by their parents.
Even with his life on the line each and every time Caleb leaves Fort Laramie to scout, he faces numerous encounters with the local Indian tribes facing many battles and hardships along the way but still has a respect for the Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Lakota tribes and feel for their concern for the whites moving into and through their territory and wishes there was a way for both the Indians and the settlers to co-exist without bloodshed on both sides.
This piece of historical fiction is one that will appeal to all ages. I really have enjoyed this book as well as the first one in this series and hope you will find yourself enjoying it too.
Quotes:
"Wars have been fought for one person trying to impose their will on others since the beginning of time."
August 7, 2025
War drums echo. Shadows rise. Caleb Miller tracks by night, fights by honor, and lives by grit.
One man. A hostile frontier. A name earned in blood. Caleb Miller only wanted a quiet life with his wife and daughter, but when Cheyenne warriors rise to protect their sacred lands, peace shatters. As scouts vanish and war drums echo across the plains, Caleb becomes Night Tracker, a legend born in the dark. Flanked by battle-worn comrades, he must navigate ambushes and moral sacrifice in a land soaked with conflict. Gripping, immersive, and rich with authentic Western grit, Night Tracker delivers action, honor, and heart in equal measure. Don’t miss your chance—get your copy today and ride into the untamed West.
• ASIN: B0FGYF1TLG
• Publisher: DS Productions
• Publication Date: 8/7/2025
• File Size: 1.5 MB
• Print Length: 241 pages
• Genre: Louis L'Amour Westerns - Western Fiction Classics - Westerns
One man. A hostile frontier. A name earned in blood. Caleb Miller only wanted a quiet life with his wife and daughter, but when Cheyenne warriors rise to protect their sacred lands, peace shatters. As scouts vanish and war drums echo across the plains, Caleb becomes Night Tracker, a legend born in the dark. Flanked by battle-worn comrades, he must navigate ambushes and moral sacrifice in a land soaked with conflict. Gripping, immersive, and rich with authentic Western grit, Night Tracker delivers action, honor, and heart in equal measure. Don’t miss your chance—get your copy today and ride into the untamed West.
• ASIN: B0FGYF1TLG
• Publisher: DS Productions
• Publication Date: 8/7/2025
• File Size: 1.5 MB
• Print Length: 241 pages
• Genre: Louis L'Amour Westerns - Western Fiction Classics - Westerns
August 19, 2025
A great series so far. Well written with plenty of action and adventures. Hope for many more in this series
Author does a great job on both books and you hate to put it down wanting to know what happens next
Author does a great job on both books and you hate to put it down wanting to know what happens next
August 15, 2025
Warpath
A fast ride from the first page to the last. Great story from both the Native American and the pioneer's perspective. Night Tracker is a fast learned with a photographic memory, plus skilled after Learning from more experience soldiers. so young, he's always surprised when praised, which makes him the perfect hero.
A fast ride from the first page to the last. Great story from both the Native American and the pioneer's perspective. Night Tracker is a fast learned with a photographic memory, plus skilled after Learning from more experience soldiers. so young, he's always surprised when praised, which makes him the perfect hero.
August 19, 2025
Excellent novel
Another great novel by Lane Warenski! I get totally involved in each of his books and this was no exception. I feel as though I'm transported through time and I'm watching the story unfold in front of me. You get to know each character in the story and feel as though you've known them a lifetime. The stories have action but they also have love. I look forward to the next book in this series!
Hoss
Another great novel by Lane Warenski! I get totally involved in each of his books and this was no exception. I feel as though I'm transported through time and I'm watching the story unfold in front of me. You get to know each character in the story and feel as though you've known them a lifetime. The stories have action but they also have love. I look forward to the next book in this series!
Hoss
September 11, 2025
Caleb, known as Night Tracker, has become a legend among military troops as well as the Cheyenne. As he leads a large wagon train through the territory, violence is the everyday occurrence. In using hand language, Caleb has a truce with the Chiefs in the area, but he knows it is tenuous at best. Passing through the hunting grounds on the trek to Oregon has angered the tribes, especially if they hunt the buffalo. The buffalo is the life blood of the Indians as every part of the animal is used by the Indians and the regular hunters only want to skins. As the animals lay in waste across the plains, it angers the Indians that so much meat is wasted. This is the story in this book which is an honest telling of the destruction of buffalo herds. Caleb led the train through, but outraged tribes made it deadly. Wagons burned, people killed, and heartache met everyone as they headed west to Oregon for a better life and land. The book is well written.
November 7, 2025
A great story of the adventures of moving West.
The author has written a great story of a frontier scout’s exceptional skills as he help the wagon train pioneers through all the dangers, hardships and challenges they face as they traveled through hostile Indian territory on their way to their new homes in the West. A story full of adventure and heroism.
The author has written a great story of a frontier scout’s exceptional skills as he help the wagon train pioneers through all the dangers, hardships and challenges they face as they traveled through hostile Indian territory on their way to their new homes in the West. A story full of adventure and heroism.
November 30, 2025
Rounded Up 3.5🌟
The action parts of this book were very well written, the storyline solid and exciting. Unfortunately, the author didn't handle the non-action sequences as well. Nettie's storyline was very repetitious. I also found the overuse of "night hunter" by the soldiers and civilians offputing.
The action parts of this book were very well written, the storyline solid and exciting. Unfortunately, the author didn't handle the non-action sequences as well. Nettie's storyline was very repetitious. I also found the overuse of "night hunter" by the soldiers and civilians offputing.
August 18, 2025
The Legend Of A Frontier Scout: Caleb
Another outstanding frontier novel by Lane Warenski. It was well written and full of action. I've read all of his novels and he has yet to disappoint. I would highly recommend this story too!
Another outstanding frontier novel by Lane Warenski. It was well written and full of action. I've read all of his novels and he has yet to disappoint. I would highly recommend this story too!
August 19, 2025
Editing problems
I have read every one of Lane Warenski's books and enjoyed them thoroughly. They have all been well written and well edited. Not sure what happened with Night Tracker?! Definitely a 5 star story but I found myself editing as I read.
Please fix in future books.
I have read every one of Lane Warenski's books and enjoyed them thoroughly. They have all been well written and well edited. Not sure what happened with Night Tracker?! Definitely a 5 star story but I found myself editing as I read.
Please fix in future books.
September 6, 2025
Night Tracker
A really great Book and storyline that I thoroughly enjoyed with lots action and suspense! Interesting battles with two different tribes uniting to try to defeat the whites! Can't wait for the next book in this Series...
A really great Book and storyline that I thoroughly enjoyed with lots action and suspense! Interesting battles with two different tribes uniting to try to defeat the whites! Can't wait for the next book in this Series...
November 27, 2025
Night Tracker 2
Simply superb. Great story. Exciting. Made me feel as though I was there in the thick of things. I am happy to say that L.A. Warenski is now my favorite author. Can’t wait to get into the next exciting story.
Simply superb. Great story. Exciting. Made me feel as though I was there in the thick of things. I am happy to say that L.A. Warenski is now my favorite author. Can’t wait to get into the next exciting story.
December 3, 2025
Great read
Another wonderful story. I do hope this is not the end of Nettie's and Caleb's story. This story has all the elements of a western saga: Indians, pioneers, soldiers, buffalo, and wagon trains. Highly recommended.
Another wonderful story. I do hope this is not the end of Nettie's and Caleb's story. This story has all the elements of a western saga: Indians, pioneers, soldiers, buffalo, and wagon trains. Highly recommended.
January 30, 2026
Night Tracker
A story of pioneering wagon trains heading west, the soldiers sworn to protect them and the history of the tribes trying to stop the flow. Night Tracker the scout that tries to keep everyone safe. Good read.
A story of pioneering wagon trains heading west, the soldiers sworn to protect them and the history of the tribes trying to stop the flow. Night Tracker the scout that tries to keep everyone safe. Good read.
February 20, 2026
Night Tracker
This is a good book, with a very good story line ,about a young white man, who moved west with his wife, at a young age,and wound up becoming a scout for the 2nd Calvary.
This is a good book, with a very good story line ,about a young white man, who moved west with his wife, at a young age,and wound up becoming a scout for the 2nd Calvary.
August 11, 2025
Wondweful!!!!
Exciting story!
Mostly authentic western about western conflict with Indians, Army and Western movement! Very modern modern view point. Still entertaining!
Exciting story!
Mostly authentic western about western conflict with Indians, Army and Western movement! Very modern modern view point. Still entertaining!
August 11, 2025
Great book
One of Mr. Warenski's best! The journey with Caleb and his family continues. A great example of how the west was settled. Highly recommend!
One of Mr. Warenski's best! The journey with Caleb and his family continues. A great example of how the west was settled. Highly recommend!
August 13, 2025
5 Stars
Caleb called Night Tracker by the native Americans leads a wagon train through hostile Cheyenne lands and they will have to fight their way through.
Caleb called Night Tracker by the native Americans leads a wagon train through hostile Cheyenne lands and they will have to fight their way through.
August 15, 2025
Great read
I have really enjoyed reading the first and second book s and look forward to the third. Bye lousy rule of 20 words. Might be my last comments.
I have really enjoyed reading the first and second book s and look forward to the third. Bye lousy rule of 20 words. Might be my last comments.
August 18, 2025
Well written
Love the way you tell a story. The many characters are fleshed out with your words. The storyline is handled well.
Love the way you tell a story. The many characters are fleshed out with your words. The storyline is handled well.
September 13, 2025
This series continues to get better with each book. Highly recommend this series to anyone. I have the next book ready to start now. Recommend readers start with book one to get the best experience.
September 30, 2025
Extremely good story!
Loved this second book! I hope there are many more to follow about Night Tracker! Great storyline and a great read!
Loved this second book! I hope there are many more to follow about Night Tracker! Great storyline and a great read!
October 5, 2025
Good book
Good 2nd book of the series. There is a lot of repeating, though. But it held my attention all the way thru.
Good 2nd book of the series. There is a lot of repeating, though. But it held my attention all the way thru.
October 25, 2025
Another great tale by Lane
The stories of Caleb have kept me reading through out the night so enthralled I couldn't put it down until I finished it. Thanks Lane.
The stories of Caleb have kept me reading through out the night so enthralled I couldn't put it down until I finished it. Thanks Lane.
December 8, 2025
More adventures
Didn’t think the story could get better, but it did and I am looking forward to the next episode I this tale!
Didn’t think the story could get better, but it did and I am looking forward to the next episode I this tale!
December 9, 2025
Going west
Brave men a d women go in wagons across Indian territory in order to fulfill their dream of new homes.All of them will. Not make it.
Brave men a d women go in wagons across Indian territory in order to fulfill their dream of new homes.All of them will. Not make it.
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