Nameless Stranger

by Ron Schwab

Genres: Westerns

292 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 4, 2026

About the author

Ron 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.

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars

[Fred Barnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

A "JOURNEY TO THE FORGOTTEN" 'THE NAMELESS STRANGER A RON SCHWAB WESTERN MYSTERY

3/27/26 Review:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ron Schwab has done it again. He's added another great book in his Sandhills Justice series. This third book in this series is intriguing, full of action and suspense that will keep you guessing what's really going on. It's good guys are clearly brought to life on the pages as well as the many villains that you'll find yourself cheering for their demise. The storyline will hook you from the get-go trying to find out what's going on with Wade and if there is hope between Wade and Rachel for a future together.

With Morg Fraser and Dingo on the case, there is no doubt that justice will be served and there will be plenty of bad guys jailed or placed six feet under. The choice is up to the bad guys if they want to go in peaceful or if they want to try their luck against a well seasoned law officer such as Morg Fraser.

If you're new to Ron Schwab's books, this book and series is a good place to start, though I would suggest starting with the first book in this series and reading them in order, it's not a real must. It just helps to understand the relationships of some of the characters better. So far, I have been lucky to have read all of Ron's books and I can honestly recommend everyone of them. You will not be disappointed and once you've started, you will not be able to help yourself from working through everything he's published.

[Ken W · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun western adventure! Great writing! Good cast of characters! Four stars!

[Becky Wells · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Fun Chapter

Westerns are just fun to read. It's clear who are the good guys and who are the bad guys, and the good guys (almost) always win. Writer Ron Schwab is adept at telling that wild west story in several different ways, with several different characters. This series, Sandhills Justice, is my favorite of his, mainly because of the lead character, Morgan Fraser. In this episode the reader meets a stranger with amnesia who happens upon a sod farmhouse not knowing what to do or where to go. The story unfolds into a great legal and of course a gunslinging battle. Nameless Stranger is a great chapter in this series.

[Ron Silva · Rating 5 out of 5]

need more

Really enjoyed, nameless stranger(sandhill justice book 3.. I would sure like to read more of your books… I’m 87, retired and usually buy my books on Amazon for $.99.. I probably got 20 books ahead of me., but I keep running into deals on Facebook.. I jot it down your name., I just have to find that piece of paper looking at westerns..

[Jeff Benham · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been such a good series and the action continues in Nameless Stranger. Rachel Taylor is a young girl in the Sandhills. She has been running the farm on her own since her parents died. A stranger named Wade shows up. Not his real name but he doesn't remember his past. He does know someone wants him dead. Oddly enough, it is the thugs sent to kill him that give him the start to remembering. When former US Marshal Morg Fraser shows up, he agrees to help with the rest of it.

[Cortlandt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely love the story

This one started slow for
me, but once Morg got into the picture the book got my interest but then the story took on the trial of why the stranger was there and what he really knew about farming. I was hooked. I loved how the story all came together at the end. The last line is a classic.

[Ron D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always The Best!

Ron Schwab’s books are always the best. Nothing like a GREAT Western to start the week off right. Ron has a way with character development, against the backdrop of a solid plot. I wished there had been more scene settings. I like the kind that set the pace and keep the story moving forward. These were just okay.

[virgil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent As Usual👏

One of my favorite authors, Ron never fails to deliver a fast paced action-packed story with great characters and quality writing. This book continues with the Sand Hills saga, and adds some new interesting characters. Plus, with Morg and Dingo being featured, one knows to expect an intriguing ride. I've read all of Ron's books and look forward to the next!

[Patrick White · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of Rob Screen's Best

I've read all of Ron's books and this ranks as his best yarn yet. The characters are real and the story believable. The romance is fun and Wade/Judd makes a great foil for Rachel.

[Randall Ingram · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great yarn!

Schwab's books always grab the reader from the very first paragraph. Nameless Stranger is no exception. Interesting characters and gripping story line. I recommend everything Ron Schwab writes.

[John Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth waiting for!

Ron Schwab has been a favorite author for years and each new tale is eagerly awaited. Single female farmer takes in a man with no memories and things heat up in many ways.

[Jackie L. Darnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was super. I loved the plot of the book. I stayed on edge, but not uncomfortably. You owe it to yourself to give this one a read. I like thinking of his next one. That is a priority for me.

[Linda S. Petty · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent read

An excellent read. I like the authors style of writing. All his books are great stories. ...I call page turners. Just can't put the book down until finished. Highly recommend this book as well as his other books.

[Marilynn Eason · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely great book!

This has been such an enjoyable book! I loved the characters and storyline. I don’t know if it continues, but if not, I know I will enjoy any of this author’s books!!

[Penny Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

ANOTHER EXCELLENT SERIES

Ron Schwab has managed to create another series that did not disappoint. Lots of action with heart and soul. If you like a good western I can recommend any of his novels.

[Jerry Nallon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book (Again)

Roy Schwab is by far a great story teller, and my very favorite writer of all times. I always want to take my time reading one of his books and end up not putting it down until it’s finished. A good , thoughtful, book full of plenty of action and intrigue.

[Robert King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book!

This is another great book by an outstanding western writer by the name Ron Schwab. I can’t get enough of his written works.

[Ray H Lockhart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Schwab is an exceptional writer. He continues in this book. Very enjoyable, especially for this old Sandhills of Nebraska boy. Well done, you need to read it and enjoy!

[Joanne Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

good series

I enjoyed this series They all have a great storyline with lots of adventures, intrigue and some romance thrown in.

[Monte Ables · Rating 5 out of 5]

Familiar characters, an excellent read.

Phenomenal story lines for all three books of this series. Like going home again! One of my favorite authors. Excellent!

[James B. Dingus · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely joyous read! Great story and better characters.

[Osvaldo Hinojos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nameless Stranger

Good book with interesting actors that pull together to make this quite an entertaining read about life and its twists.

[martin zigovsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

well written

Very great read that I couldn’t put down. Want to buy the rest of the series. I love novels set in the west

[David Greenberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun book

Thoroughly fun story to read. Plenty of good times all the way through. Typical bad guys lose in the end and the good guys live happily ever after.

[Gay Lillagore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very entertaining !

I Always enjoy Ron Schwab’s books. Got a frustrated with all the names towards the last third of the book.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

An outstanding book with action, intrigue, murder and love. Excellent storyline and characters. Would highly recommend this book and all others written by this author.

[Mike Pearson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Great story and thanks to the author for the fact that you can get into the adventure. It's a very good adventure

[Kathleen Cook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Guys, Bad Guys and Strong Women

Another great tale. Thanks, Ron Schwab, for the entertainment. A little adventure, a little mystery and along the way a few smiles.

[Laurel Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping story and characters

Great author, engaging, clear storyline, as usual. As an avid reader of this genre, I highly recommend this author and his stories.