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Yonder in the Stars: A Western Sci-Fi Adventure
He wanted revenge. What he got was a war for the fate of his world.
When a ruthless land baron murders his father, Gav Brigham sets out across a harsh frontier to settle the score the only way the Old West knows how.
Then he saves the wrong girl.
Britt isn’t from anywhere Gav has ever heard of—and the enemies hunting her don’t belong on his world at all. What starts as a simple manhunt spirals into a deadly clash of alien warriors, forbidden technology, and a secret so dangerous it could wipe out every human settlement on the planet.
Outgunned, outmatched, and running out of time, Gav must decide whether frontier justice is enough… or if he’s willing to step beyond everything he knows to protect those who can’t protect themselves.
Yonder in the Stars is a fast-paced Western science fiction adventure packed with gunfights, alien threats, outlaw justice, and reluctant heroes. If you love space westerns, gritty frontier stories, and sci-fi that reads fast, this book is for you.
From the author of The Worst Ship in the Fleet and the popular Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes series. This book contains no explicit content. Order and read today!
When a ruthless land baron murders his father, Gav Brigham sets out across a harsh frontier to settle the score the only way the Old West knows how.
Then he saves the wrong girl.
Britt isn’t from anywhere Gav has ever heard of—and the enemies hunting her don’t belong on his world at all. What starts as a simple manhunt spirals into a deadly clash of alien warriors, forbidden technology, and a secret so dangerous it could wipe out every human settlement on the planet.
Outgunned, outmatched, and running out of time, Gav must decide whether frontier justice is enough… or if he’s willing to step beyond everything he knows to protect those who can’t protect themselves.
Yonder in the Stars is a fast-paced Western science fiction adventure packed with gunfights, alien threats, outlaw justice, and reluctant heroes. If you love space westerns, gritty frontier stories, and sci-fi that reads fast, this book is for you.
From the author of The Worst Ship in the Fleet and the popular Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes series. This book contains no explicit content. Order and read today!
232 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 31, 2025
About the author
Skyler Ramirez
54 books154 followersSkyler grew up in Southern California, under the best weather that state has to offer. So, he's shown a little of his insanity over the years in moving to colder, wetter places: New York City; Provo, Utah; Bainbridge Island, WA. He now resides with his family in Texas, which (apart from the humidity) gives him that great weather once again.
Skyler has been and continues to be a leader and executive with multiple Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies, working across a variety of functions, both technical and non-technical. In other words, he's very much a jack-of-all-trades but master of none. Maybe that's why he has now decided to be an author as well. In it, he’s finally found the thing he loves to do most.
Mr. Ramirez currently resides in Texas with his wife, Lindsey, and their four children.
Skyler has been and continues to be a leader and executive with multiple Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies, working across a variety of functions, both technical and non-technical. In other words, he's very much a jack-of-all-trades but master of none. Maybe that's why he has now decided to be an author as well. In it, he’s finally found the thing he loves to do most.
Mr. Ramirez currently resides in Texas with his wife, Lindsey, and their four children.
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January 7, 2026
an excellent departure from the usual
Interesting premise and well written as usual by Mr. Ramirez. While old style western motifs are common in sifi, rarely do they actually have a seemingly authentic version (as must as possible given that it is not actually on Earth) of the 19th century American West. Good book. I hope he does something further with the main characters.
Interesting premise and well written as usual by Mr. Ramirez. While old style western motifs are common in sifi, rarely do they actually have a seemingly authentic version (as must as possible given that it is not actually on Earth) of the 19th century American West. Good book. I hope he does something further with the main characters.
January 21, 2026
This definitely is a science fiction western. Fun quick read with interesting characters, action and plot twists. The author asks if there should be more books to come on these characters. I think a one only is fine. If another book is written, then issues of culture shock arise, plus relationship issues will raise their ugly head. No soap opera please.
February 17, 2026
I've always posited that sci-fi stories are just westerns set in space. This novel takes that idea to the extreme with an actual western setting (Gav has NO IDEA that there are other planets and space travel), and meets a crashed spaceship. Like Cowboys and Aliens, but way better than that movie. (Not even Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford could save that. Don't watch it. It's not good.) Some very funny scenes. Gav has the classic western novel characteristics (hero, will only kill for self-preservation, how women should be treated). As well as trope-y Western dialogue and mannerisms. "but sure as shootin' was a swear word from whatever strange place birthed her." What really struck me was Gav is the silent hero type, taking over as sheriff of their small town, helping Brittney, even to accepting the strange ideas and mannerisms of Brittney. Now, Brittney, on the other hand, was grating. But also, I understand why? If I were dropped into a world with no electricity where people kept insisting I wear a dress, I'd be snippy, too. But she does have good intentions. Overall, a fun book. Would totally read the further adventures of Gav and Brit.
March 3, 2026
Yonder in the Stars
Well, I have to admit, I was a mite sceptical about the premise when I started reading.
Turns out, I shouldn't have been. Was not quite as good as a Louis L'Amour story, but it was not a big let down at all.
I found it to be, for me, A very quick read, and enjoyable.
Thank you, to the author, I liked this story quite a bit!
Well, I have to admit, I was a mite sceptical about the premise when I started reading.
Turns out, I shouldn't have been. Was not quite as good as a Louis L'Amour story, but it was not a big let down at all.
I found it to be, for me, A very quick read, and enjoyable.
Thank you, to the author, I liked this story quite a bit!
January 12, 2026
Excellent
Great read!!! Just the right amount of blood and guts, death and destruction to make it interesting but not so much as to turn my stomach. Is there a follow up? If so I'll read it. I really enjoy this authors style. I've read others of his and will keep reading. 🙂
Great read!!! Just the right amount of blood and guts, death and destruction to make it interesting but not so much as to turn my stomach. Is there a follow up? If so I'll read it. I really enjoy this authors style. I've read others of his and will keep reading. 🙂
January 17, 2026
Hockey heaven
What a great story and wild west up yonder. Snyder is one fine author. This is the first of his tales he told to me. It, won't be the last one. You'll find great pleasure in reading this tome.
What a great story and wild west up yonder. Snyder is one fine author. This is the first of his tales he told to me. It, won't be the last one. You'll find great pleasure in reading this tome.
March 25, 2026
Opinions
This book was a lot of fun for me. As usual for Mr Ramirez, the story never lagged ,and I liked the protagonists. The romantic story was charming and. not bogged down by anatomical details.
This book was a lot of fun for me. As usual for Mr Ramirez, the story never lagged ,and I liked the protagonists. The romantic story was charming and. not bogged down by anatomical details.
April 9, 2026
Wild West meets Star Trek?
This is a fun read, somewhat predictable, but a good one. Not one you need to censor for your kids, but full of shoot 'em ups with firearms and a version of phasers. Enjoyed it immensely.
This is a fun read, somewhat predictable, but a good one. Not one you need to censor for your kids, but full of shoot 'em ups with firearms and a version of phasers. Enjoyed it immensely.
April 25, 2026
A good distraction from doomscrolling
As advertised, this fun story reads like an old Louis lamour Western.
A planet quarantined, and stripped down to late 19th century tech.
Brave cowboys, A smart and pretty girl....
The kind of distraction that I needed.
As advertised, this fun story reads like an old Louis lamour Western.
A planet quarantined, and stripped down to late 19th century tech.
Brave cowboys, A smart and pretty girl....
The kind of distraction that I needed.
April 29, 2026
The universe is not ready for these two. The Authority is definitely over its head if these two and their friends from their home planet set things to right. Another talented quill pusher. Thanks and yes thinking you can spin a few more yarns around these two and their friends.
May 22, 2026
After witnessing is dad's murder, Gav Brigham wants revenge, but first he must regroup. In the wastelands, he rescues a strange girl, who ends up turning his life upside down and on a collision course with his father's murderer. Interesting book with a mixture of old western and superior visitors.
July 9, 2026
A real delight
I truly enjoyed this fun tale of cowboys and aliens. The good old boy dialect of the narration became a little much but not enough to ruin it for me. Overall it was a very fun read and I hope there are more books on the way
I truly enjoyed this fun tale of cowboys and aliens. The good old boy dialect of the narration became a little much but not enough to ruin it for me. Overall it was a very fun read and I hope there are more books on the way
January 2, 2026
A very good read
The story line was interesting. The hick talk was hard to understand sometimes. Overall,different and appealing. Thanks Skyler,well done. Next?
The story line was interesting. The hick talk was hard to understand sometimes. Overall,different and appealing. Thanks Skyler,well done. Next?
January 26, 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed reading!
January 27, 2026
cow-poking the alien bear
Pretty good story. Characters work well together. However, the Western Twang of dialogue can be a bit much.. I like this author.
Pretty good story. Characters work well together. However, the Western Twang of dialogue can be a bit much.. I like this author.
January 27, 2026
Great story. Fun and full of action! Hope there are more from this adventure.
January 27, 2026
A really fun read!
I really enjoyed this yarn to the point it was very hard to put down. Would not complain of more yarns like this one.
I really enjoyed this yarn to the point it was very hard to put down. Would not complain of more yarns like this one.
January 31, 2026
cowboys are never out of it
Mostly an old fashioned western but shades of Sci fi. A very fun read. When are you writing the next book?
Mostly an old fashioned western but shades of Sci fi. A very fun read. When are you writing the next book?
March 12, 2026
Good Read
Always enjoy your books. Good western mixed with sci-fi. Couldn’t put it down. Curious if you could make a sequel to this.
Always enjoy your books. Good western mixed with sci-fi. Couldn’t put it down. Curious if you could make a sequel to this.
March 13, 2026
An absolute riot!
Having read all of Lamour's paperbacks, this has more action and a lot more humor. Well done. Thanks a bunch for your efforts.
Having read all of Lamour's paperbacks, this has more action and a lot more humor. Well done. Thanks a bunch for your efforts.
April 24, 2026
3.25. More later. Good, entertaining concept but a little eh.
April 24, 2026
I would say that the merging of the "Wild West" theme into the Sci-Fi genre worked quite well barring a couple of errors.
Very enjoyable read.
Very enjoyable read.
June 9, 2026
Shades of Louis L'Amour In the Wild Blue Yonder
Quite entertaining. As a huge fan of the master storyteller & king of westerns, I give this modern take a thumbs up.
Quite entertaining. As a huge fan of the master storyteller & king of westerns, I give this modern take a thumbs up.
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