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The Wolf's Mouth
From the bestselling author of Dismal Trail and Old Dogs comes a sweeping new Western that blends action, heart, and unforgettable characters!
When Ginny's family is slaughtered and her two young sisters taken captive by a ruthless Comanche band led by the feared warrior Angry Wolf, she's left for dead on her family's bloodstained Texas farmstead. But fate intervenes when two strangers--Con, a determined young man, and Ezra, a weathered mountain man--find her barely clinging to life.
Together, they set out on a perilous pursuit deep into Mexico's Copper Canyon, where the Comanche have taken refuge in a remote stronghold known only as "the Wolf's Mouth." As the trail grows more treacherous and the stakes more personal, Ginny, Con, and Ezra must rely on courage, grit, and each other to survive the harsh landscape and the brutal men who rule it.
A gripping tale of survival, vengeance, and unexpected bonds, The Wolf's Mouth proves that even in the deepest canyon, hope can still take root.
When Ginny's family is slaughtered and her two young sisters taken captive by a ruthless Comanche band led by the feared warrior Angry Wolf, she's left for dead on her family's bloodstained Texas farmstead. But fate intervenes when two strangers--Con, a determined young man, and Ezra, a weathered mountain man--find her barely clinging to life.
Together, they set out on a perilous pursuit deep into Mexico's Copper Canyon, where the Comanche have taken refuge in a remote stronghold known only as "the Wolf's Mouth." As the trail grows more treacherous and the stakes more personal, Ginny, Con, and Ezra must rely on courage, grit, and each other to survive the harsh landscape and the brutal men who rule it.
A gripping tale of survival, vengeance, and unexpected bonds, The Wolf's Mouth proves that even in the deepest canyon, hope can still take root.
- GenresWesterns
400 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 11, 2025
About the author
Ron Schwab
50 books197 followersRon Schwab is the author of the popular Western series, The Law Wranglers, The Coyote Saga, and The Lockes, as well as several standalone novels, including Grit, a winner of the Western Fictioneers Peacemaker Award for Best Western Novel, and Cut Nose, a finalist for the Western Writers of America Best Western Historical Novel. He is a member of the Western Writers of America, Western Fictioneers, and Mystery Writers of America.
Ron’s earlier published works included the suspense novels, Crocodile Fears and The Buddy System, both printed under a pseudonym, Michael J. Stewart. He is a member of the Western Writers of America, Western Fictioneers, and Mystery Writers of America.
Ron and his wife, Bev, divide their time between their home in Fairbury, Nebraska and their cabin in the Kansas Flint Hills.
Ron’s earlier published works included the suspense novels, Crocodile Fears and The Buddy System, both printed under a pseudonym, Michael J. Stewart. He is a member of the Western Writers of America, Western Fictioneers, and Mystery Writers of America.
Ron and his wife, Bev, divide their time between their home in Fairbury, Nebraska and their cabin in the Kansas Flint Hills.
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July 17, 2025
A GREAT START TO WHAT'S NO DOUBT GOING TO BE ANOTHER AWARD WINNING SERIES BY RON SCHWAB
☆☆☆☆☆
The Wolf's Mouth by Ron Schwab is one of those true westerns that has all the aspects to make it a great novel and, hopefully, the start of what we be a great western series. Ron brings together a new cast of characters with the addition of existing characters that we have come to know in previous books bringing a new look into their character and relationships adding to the depth of not only the character but his book/books.
This book takes place in the Texas panhandle in the year of 1878 where a band of Comanches and Comancheros attack, rob, kill, and kidnap families. Ginny Harwood and her family are attacked leaving Ginny on the edge of death when she is found by Con and Ezra. Ginny's parents and little brother were brutally killed and Ginny's two younger sisters, Noreen and Krista were taken to be either sold off in Mexico or taken back to Angry Wolf's village.
The characters in this book are ones which are easily to relate to and are clearly brought to life on the pages. Con, Ezra, Rover, and Tige are determined to help Ginny rescue her sisters and the courage and backbone Ginny shows to retrieve her sisters make her not only a very strong-willed woman but also ranks her up with the rest of the men as true heroes.
This book has all it takes to make it a great book. It's full of action, suspense, romance, and humorous at times, just wait until you read what a "branding celebration" is. It's definitely going to go down as one of the great westerns written in our time competing with the classic westerns.
I really enjoyed this book and can't wait until the next book in this series comes out. I too hope you will enjoy reading this book as much as I have.
Quotes:
"It's so quiet, like we're viewing a painting made by God."
"There are a lot of good people in this world. The bad ones just stir up more than their share of misery, so it seems there are more of them sometimes."
"Please spare me your wisdom about women. I don't imagine either of you know much anyhow."
☆☆☆☆☆
The Wolf's Mouth by Ron Schwab is one of those true westerns that has all the aspects to make it a great novel and, hopefully, the start of what we be a great western series. Ron brings together a new cast of characters with the addition of existing characters that we have come to know in previous books bringing a new look into their character and relationships adding to the depth of not only the character but his book/books.
This book takes place in the Texas panhandle in the year of 1878 where a band of Comanches and Comancheros attack, rob, kill, and kidnap families. Ginny Harwood and her family are attacked leaving Ginny on the edge of death when she is found by Con and Ezra. Ginny's parents and little brother were brutally killed and Ginny's two younger sisters, Noreen and Krista were taken to be either sold off in Mexico or taken back to Angry Wolf's village.
The characters in this book are ones which are easily to relate to and are clearly brought to life on the pages. Con, Ezra, Rover, and Tige are determined to help Ginny rescue her sisters and the courage and backbone Ginny shows to retrieve her sisters make her not only a very strong-willed woman but also ranks her up with the rest of the men as true heroes.
This book has all it takes to make it a great book. It's full of action, suspense, romance, and humorous at times, just wait until you read what a "branding celebration" is. It's definitely going to go down as one of the great westerns written in our time competing with the classic westerns.
I really enjoyed this book and can't wait until the next book in this series comes out. I too hope you will enjoy reading this book as much as I have.
Quotes:
"It's so quiet, like we're viewing a painting made by God."
"There are a lot of good people in this world. The bad ones just stir up more than their share of misery, so it seems there are more of them sometimes."
"Please spare me your wisdom about women. I don't imagine either of you know much anyhow."
July 13, 2025
Old friends
Enjoyed this book very much. The inclusion of old friends from previous books made it especially memorable. Always waiting anxiously for the next book.
Enjoyed this book very much. The inclusion of old friends from previous books made it especially memorable. Always waiting anxiously for the next book.
July 17, 2025
great book
This book has been a great read from start to finish. Love the storytelling by this author and how the characters interact with each other
Highly recommend this book
This book has been a great read from start to finish. Love the storytelling by this author and how the characters interact with each other
Highly recommend this book
July 15, 2025
The Wolf’s Mouth
A thrilling, fun page turning story. From horrific tragedy to finding love and happiness beyond expectations. This is one of Ron Schwab’s best novels. I enjoyed it to the end which came far to soon for me.
A thrilling, fun page turning story. From horrific tragedy to finding love and happiness beyond expectations. This is one of Ron Schwab’s best novels. I enjoyed it to the end which came far to soon for me.
August 5, 2025
Another Great Western
Writer Ron Schwab has sold me on Westerns. I love the sweeping saga feel of the stories, the beautiful settings, and the history of it all. The Wolf's Mouth is no exception. It's a really good story about a young woman, Ginny, surviving against the odds to stand up to terroristic outlaws who attacked her family. She is joined by Con Callaway who is trying to find his own way when their paths cross and he agrees to help her. The action is great. My only complaint is that many times long anticipayed events pass quickly in the writing, almost as if they are glossed over. The detail attention seems uneven in that way. This was a great weekend read though that I recommend highly.
Writer Ron Schwab has sold me on Westerns. I love the sweeping saga feel of the stories, the beautiful settings, and the history of it all. The Wolf's Mouth is no exception. It's a really good story about a young woman, Ginny, surviving against the odds to stand up to terroristic outlaws who attacked her family. She is joined by Con Callaway who is trying to find his own way when their paths cross and he agrees to help her. The action is great. My only complaint is that many times long anticipayed events pass quickly in the writing, almost as if they are glossed over. The detail attention seems uneven in that way. This was a great weekend read though that I recommend highly.
July 23, 2025
Wolf's mouth took a bite from all who dared enter
Schwab created a story of terror and vengeance. Many suffered from the terror of Comanche who refused the reservation. A ragtag group of Texans decided they had enough of renegade Comanches who fled to Mexico rather a reservation. Problem was they took too many white children as slaves. Rescue came at a high price of lost friends and family.
Schwab created a story of terror and vengeance. Many suffered from the terror of Comanche who refused the reservation. A ragtag group of Texans decided they had enough of renegade Comanches who fled to Mexico rather a reservation. Problem was they took too many white children as slaves. Rescue came at a high price of lost friends and family.
September 4, 2025
Very enjoyable and full of adventure!
Funny how the inherited land worked out although we were left kind of hanging about that. The book ended before they got back and had a visit with the lawyer. I’d like to have read a little bit about the wedding and celebration to. Will there be another book to continue this story and include Anna and Rover? It would be only fair for this abruptly ended story.
Funny how the inherited land worked out although we were left kind of hanging about that. The book ended before they got back and had a visit with the lawyer. I’d like to have read a little bit about the wedding and celebration to. Will there be another book to continue this story and include Anna and Rover? It would be only fair for this abruptly ended story.
October 31, 2025
Entertaining Action Western
Continuous action from the beginning with an exciting storyline and a number of well developed interesting characters and some romance come together in a beautifully told western action thriller.
There were many questions left unanswered, and I hope Ron will decide to follow these characters as the enter the next phase of their lives. I particularly want to know the backstory of the 500 acre ranch, and why Con's brother wants it.
Continuous action from the beginning with an exciting storyline and a number of well developed interesting characters and some romance come together in a beautifully told western action thriller.
There were many questions left unanswered, and I hope Ron will decide to follow these characters as the enter the next phase of their lives. I particularly want to know the backstory of the 500 acre ranch, and why Con's brother wants it.
December 14, 2025
The Wolf’s Mouth is a Great Read!
The Wolf’s Mouth is an action packed fun to read story that definitely doesn’t disappoint! The characters are interesting and add to the readers enjoyment throughout the book.
As the story progresses the action is non stop, full of fury, intrigue and romance. Mr. Schwab has done a great job writing this hard to put down Western and the reader reaps a reward by reading it!
The Wolf’s Mouth is an action packed fun to read story that definitely doesn’t disappoint! The characters are interesting and add to the readers enjoyment throughout the book.
As the story progresses the action is non stop, full of fury, intrigue and romance. Mr. Schwab has done a great job writing this hard to put down Western and the reader reaps a reward by reading it!
July 18, 2025
Always a Pleasure
It’s always a pleasure to read one of Mr. Schwab’s novels. He is a mastercraft in writing Westerns. His characters come alive. His plots are always intriguing and engaging. While his scene settings are enough to get us through the story, I’m always left with wanting more (like a Knootz novel). No matter this is well worth your time and money.
It’s always a pleasure to read one of Mr. Schwab’s novels. He is a mastercraft in writing Westerns. His characters come alive. His plots are always intriguing and engaging. While his scene settings are enough to get us through the story, I’m always left with wanting more (like a Knootz novel). No matter this is well worth your time and money.
July 20, 2025
Great story!
I absolutely 🖤 this story. The beginning part where Ginny was shot twice by arrows got me, but the appearance of Con and Ezra really got my attention. The story progression, and the added bonus of an Angry Wolf storyline was thrilling. The clincher was adding in Rover from Grit and updating information about Grit. I'm looking forward to the next time. Thank you.
I absolutely 🖤 this story. The beginning part where Ginny was shot twice by arrows got me, but the appearance of Con and Ezra really got my attention. The story progression, and the added bonus of an Angry Wolf storyline was thrilling. The clincher was adding in Rover from Grit and updating information about Grit. I'm looking forward to the next time. Thank you.
August 11, 2025
Another exceptional story by Mr. Schwab!
Once again he has constructed a solid story with many turns and twists that is realistic, has strong well established characters, and more action than a tap dancer on a hot frying pan! Thank you Ron for going all out for the stories you give us.
Once again he has constructed a solid story with many turns and twists that is realistic, has strong well established characters, and more action than a tap dancer on a hot frying pan! Thank you Ron for going all out for the stories you give us.
October 30, 2025
The Wolf’s Mouth
Wow, another Western writer that I get to read and enjoy. Much like C.J.Petit, Louis L’Amour, Zane Grey, Max Brand, B.N. Rundell, Edward Burroughs are some of my favorites to mention, this is well thought out story that mentions many very real and existing places in the NM & TX areas
Wow, another Western writer that I get to read and enjoy. Much like C.J.Petit, Louis L’Amour, Zane Grey, Max Brand, B.N. Rundell, Edward Burroughs are some of my favorites to mention, this is well thought out story that mentions many very real and existing places in the NM & TX areas
July 31, 2025
Another great story
No one knows the frontier days better than Ron Schwab. His stories capture those days perfectly. He is a master at developing characters to the point you think you’ve grown up with them.
No one knows the frontier days better than Ron Schwab. His stories capture those days perfectly. He is a master at developing characters to the point you think you’ve grown up with them.
August 5, 2025
Schwab is definitely one of my favorite Western storytellers
Hot from start to finish. Really appreciated the intensity and realistic impact of the book. The description of the landscape of the caverns. The schemes. The fights. The finale was quite good 👍
Hot from start to finish. Really appreciated the intensity and realistic impact of the book. The description of the landscape of the caverns. The schemes. The fights. The finale was quite good 👍
August 10, 2025
A good western tale. I found the dialogue stilted and formal, but the characters were drawn well, genuine, and easy to identify with. Lots of beautiful scenery. The Wolf's Mouth was a fascinating setting. And the plot is carefully structured and engaging. A good read.
August 18, 2025
One of my favorite authors who knows how to write a good story. His ability to describe the characters surroundings if excellent. I can envision wherever they are set. I have read all his books and look forward to his next creative work.
August 19, 2025
good reading
This a good story but I hate abrupt endings. You expect to hear about what happens next and instead done! Good main characters. Lots of action intrigue, some romance. Good story
This a good story but I hate abrupt endings. You expect to hear about what happens next and instead done! Good main characters. Lots of action intrigue, some romance. Good story
August 24, 2025
Great Western
I really enjoyed this great Ron Schwab novel.Lots of action and thoughtful character development. Romance gave the story an emotional edge. I highly recommend this novel.
I really enjoyed this great Ron Schwab novel.Lots of action and thoughtful character development. Romance gave the story an emotional edge. I highly recommend this novel.
August 25, 2025
5 Stars
The Wolf's Mouth is a canyon in Mexico where the Comanches take there captives. Ginny who survived the attack of her family must go there to try and rescue her two younger sisters, with the help of Con, Ezra and a group of Buffalo soldiers.
The Wolf's Mouth is a canyon in Mexico where the Comanches take there captives. Ginny who survived the attack of her family must go there to try and rescue her two younger sisters, with the help of Con, Ezra and a group of Buffalo soldiers.
September 9, 2025
more than fine
As one Nebraskan to another, “you write a damn fine book”. With all the characters lined up I’m disappointed that there wasn’t a sequel.
Nevertheless I’m a fan and will continue be reading all that you put print.
Thank you!
As one Nebraskan to another, “you write a damn fine book”. With all the characters lined up I’m disappointed that there wasn’t a sequel.
Nevertheless I’m a fan and will continue be reading all that you put print.
Thank you!
March 29, 2026
Engaging storyline and a good read.
one of the better western novels. The storyline was Developed nicely and the action was satisfying. The best part was it was written above a fifth grade level.
one of the better western novels. The storyline was Developed nicely and the action was satisfying. The best part was it was written above a fifth grade level.
July 23, 2025
Love your work
I think I have read all of your books, and I can't think of one that I didn't like. I really do look forward to read them, keep up the good work.
I think I have read all of your books, and I can't think of one that I didn't like. I really do look forward to read them, keep up the good work.
July 25, 2025
Great read
Love the stories you write. So many interactions of characters in so many ways. Like the characters and how the work together.
Love the stories you write. So many interactions of characters in so many ways. Like the characters and how the work together.
July 26, 2025
Fantastic read… the characters jump off the page and the settings can be visualized as if the reader were there!
Kudos!!!
Kudos!!!
July 27, 2025
Another Ron Schwaɓ winner
His books keep getting better. The Law Wrangler books were my favorite, but this one is just as exciting and interesting,
His books keep getting better. The Law Wrangler books were my favorite, but this one is just as exciting and interesting,
July 28, 2025
Another Good Story
This is my third book written by Ron Schwab, and I've enjoyed it as much as I did the first two.
This is my third book written by Ron Schwab, and I've enjoyed it as much as I did the first two.
July 31, 2025
Great Story
I have read many of Ron Schwab books but I have to say this one is my favorite. A great story and I liked the characters. Highly recommend this author and all his books.
I have read many of Ron Schwab books but I have to say this one is my favorite. A great story and I liked the characters. Highly recommend this author and all his books.
August 6, 2025
Hard and good times
Excellent written book, it kept me up at night reading,thanks Ron. Truly represents life in the old western days. Sometimes that were really hard and good.
Excellent written book, it kept me up at night reading,thanks Ron. Truly represents life in the old western days. Sometimes that were really hard and good.
August 15, 2025
Good read; lots of action; a little bit "gummy' with romance at the end.
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