The Rancher: A Classic Western Series

Nordic & Finn #3

by Peter Brandvold

BLOOD RUNS THICK IN THE COLORADO MOUNTAINS.

Anders Nordic and Alexandria Deveraux are now happily married, but there’s no blissful honeymoon for these ranchers or Nordic’s loyal collie dog, Finn. A powerful enemy from Nordic’s elderly father-in-law’s past is riding hard for revenge, and he’s bringing killers with him.

Territorial Senator James McClellan was just a boy when Garth burned his family off their settler’s land. Now, with wealth and political power at his back, McClellan wants blood. He sends mercenaries to destroy Garth’s legacy—and take everything from the daughter he loves.

First, they come for Nordic. Then they come for Alex.

But the senator doesn’t know who he’s dealing with. When gunmen threaten his land, his family, and his pregnant wife, Nordic does what he does fight back—with a Winchester Yellowboy in his hands, twin Russian pistols on his hips, and Finn at his side.

The past may have come calling, but Anders Nordic is answering with lead.

Will the blood feud consume the Comanche Ranch—or end with one final, thundering showdown? Lock and load—Book 3 of the gritty, heart-pounding Nordic & Finn saga is here.

364 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 4, 2025

About the author

Peter Brandvold has written well over one hundred action westerns under his own name and his pseudonym, Frank Leslie. Born and raised in North Dakota, he has lived all over the West. He currently lives in western Minnesota with his dog. Follow him at Amazon and here peterbrandvold.blogspot.comand here: facebook.com/peter.brandvold.

Reviews

[Fred Barnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

FAST PACED, ACTION RICH, WESTERN THAT WILL KEEP YOU ON YOUR TOES TO SEE WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT

1/31/26 Review:
☆☆☆☆☆

Around every corner Anders Nordic, his wife Alexandra Devereux Nordic, and the rest of The Comanche Ranch crew are in a life and death situation from everything from nesters, prospectors, rustlers, thiefs, murderers, and just your random ruthless evil prick out to cause chaos, corrupt politicians and local law enforcement officers. Nordic, usually the one being at the wrong end of the gun pointed his way due to his line of work as a line shack worker for various ranches from the Dakotas, New Mexico, and Colorado, seems to be the one walking away even with the odds against him. It's his smarts, battle hardened life he's lived, and his trustworthy loyal friend and partner Finn. 

The Rancher: A Classic Western Series (Nordic & Finn Book 3) by Peter Brandvold is a very fast paced western action adventure which has just about everything anyone would want in a book and series to classify it as a great western. There's, of course, the gun fights, the bad guys versus the good guys, the cowboys and ranch hands, the ladies in distress, and heroic men and women that have the courage to stand up to injustice. Even the cantankerous old man shows compassion and that he has a heart at times and is somewhat remorseful for his past actions. 

This is the first series that I have read written by Peter Brandvold and I can honestly state that I found it a really enjoyable read. I too hope you'll find yourself rooting for Anders Nordic, his faithful partner and companion, Finn, his Wife Alexandra, and all the rest of the well-written cast you come to life on the pages.

[Beverly Kee · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a amazing story!

I love Nordic and Finn! What a great pair they make! This was a great story and I hope more books about them soon follow!

[FredM2 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anders Nordic and his dog Flinn were always lone drifters until he met his match. He ended up the husband to a rich rancher's daughter (Alexandria) who was just as spirited as he was. Garth Deveraux was an old man that thought all the range was his, he had a history of driving anyone out or worse. This came back to create problems for Nordic. The story is one action event after another and really holds your interest. I was tempted to go to the story end just to see how it turns out. I really enjoyed this book and author's writing.

[Jeff Benham · Rating 5 out of 5]

It has been quite a year for Nordic&Finn. Now he and Alexandra are married and her father has deeded over the ranch to them. The problem is, the old man has enemies that want him dead. To do that, they have to take care of Nordic first. That turns out to be an impossible task. Plenty of action on every page!

[Gretchen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Trail blazers’ tale

A great story that needs a better copy editor, or less use of AI. It follows the path of those who settled in a homestead, only to have it threatened by all manner of those who felt their presence infringed on their rights. It helps to have a strong stomach as you look forward to what will happen next.

[Richard L Colemere · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always great reading and finishing this great series!

I have read a great number of Brandvold's classics. He always portrays a realistic portrayal of the west and this Nordic and Finn totally makes the reader feel a part of the action.

[Patricia Nuzman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best series I have ever read!

I have read a lot of books.. I have n
ever written a review. . . but, this series deserves it! Hope there is another one in the works.
Hats off to Mr Brandvoid!!

[D.W. Harby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

Really enjoyed this book,action all the
Way,as with all Mr in Brandvolds books,read this one in 2 days very very good

[Eric Holder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

I love these westerns great read. Hope there is a 4 coming soon. Peter Brandvold is a master at westerns.

[Leonard Dafoe · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointed

Fairly good book until the filthy language. I don't understand why an author thinks this is good writing.
No more of this author.

[Mike Bradford · Rating 5 out of 5]

well written series

This writer captivates you from the very beginning of this series. Great characters and adventures keep you in suspense. Hope for more in this great series

[Jane Fiske · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want more on this story!