Seeker

by Glenn S. Robertson

More than a century after a devastating plague collapses civilization, the American West has returned to older ways. Towns are small, the land is unforgiving, survival depends on reputation and violence, and justice can come from the end of a rifle - or a rope.



Ghost is a Seeker, a solitary rider hired to recover lost knowledge from the ruins of the old world. When a young girl is kidnapped by raiders from Denver, his search carries him across Wyoming's plains and mountains, where every mile tests what remains of a person when the world strips everything else away.



Seeker blends post-apocalyptic survival with the soul of a western, telling a story rooted in character and place, where the land itself shapes those who endure it.

386 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 5, 2026

About the author

Glenn S. Robertson is a Wyoming-based writer and U.S. Navy veteran. His work is shaped by the American West, an interest in survival under pressure, and a belief that place leaves an imprint on the people who endure it.

​Before turning to fiction, he worked as a public affairs professional and military journalist, with his writing published widely in newspapers and online.

Seeker is his first novel.

Reviews

[Fred Barnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

6/29/26 Review:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A SCARY LOOK AT WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF ALL HELL SENDS SOCIETY BACK BEFORE THE INDUSTRIAL AGE

Seeker by Glenn S. Robertson. I received this book from BookSirens. My review was not solicited, I have not been paid to write this review, and this is my honest review.

This is a well-written, well-edited, fast-paced, action-thriller, post-apocalypse tale of what might happen in the aftereffect of a virus escaping a bio lab by mistake setting the worse pandemic loose on the world killing off the majority of the world's population. Over a quarter and a half century after the Red Death virus sweeps across the world, those who have survived by the grace of God, or God turning his back on the survivors, a Seeker travels the ruins of the lost world searching for clues of the past that might help those of today achieve more than surviving one today just to continue the fight to survive the next.

Andrew Shelton who's known by most as The Ghost has been searching the ruins from Montana to Texas, Oregon to Ohio trying to provide information on how everything went to hell in a hand basket and living the world a wasteland filled with bandits, raiders, warlords, all preying on the weak ruthlessly enslaving and murdering as they see and if all possible, find means from the past that might help them going forward. This new world or what's left of the old world of our grandparents' grandparents, where the law is none existing, where small communities now fight day to day in what was once large cities holding thousands, if not millions residents now have less than hundreds trying to scratch out existence banding together hoping that their small numbers can stand up to the villains that seem to be coming out from under every rock in Wyoming.

This fast paced story will keep you on the edge of your seat as The Ghost and Carl, a drifter, and Jake, a southerner from Mississippi, heads out into the wasteland to save a fifteen year old girl with special talents who was kidnapped and her parents were brutally murdered to become the servant of a worthless psychopath who believes it's his destiny is to rule everyone and everywhere in his grasp through strength and brutality. During their search in finding Neva, the kidnapped girl, they form a bond becoming more than friends and allies with a common goal through blood, sweat, and tears.

If you're an action junkie who thrives on the good standing up against the evil in the world, with strong likeable characters who are well developed, with twists and turns that will blow your mind, this book is for you. I can honestly state that I really enjoyed reading this book and hope you too will find yourself enjoying it as much as I did.

Quotes:

"We never realized how good we had it. Maybe that's what was wrong, but maybe that's human nature.We have to struggle and fight, and if we have it easy, we've got to make something up. Even we had to manufacture a struggle."

"We're not better than animals. The only difference is animals don't lie to themselves about it."

"It's the quiet ones you've got to watch--and maybe respect the most."

"Hell wasn't fire; it was memory.”

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seeker by Glenn Robertson is a gripping post-apocalyptic novel that never loosens its hold on the reader. Set in a devastated Wyoming decades after the Red Plague wipes out most of humanity, the story follows Ghost, a hardened “Seeker” navigating a world that feels both desolate and intensely alive.

What makes this book stand out immediately is its ability to create tension. There are moments that genuinely make you hold your breath—not because of cheap tricks, but because the stakes feel real and the danger is ever-present. Robertson’s writing is vivid without being overindulgent; every scene feels grounded, purposeful, and immersive.

Ghost’s character arc is one of the novel’s strongest elements. He isn’t static or predictable—he evolves in ways that feel earned, shaped by the brutal world around him. The supporting cast—Jake, Carl, Neva, Leonidus, and Hannibal—aren’t just background figures either. Each brings weight to the story, adding emotional depth and complexity rather than simply serving the plot.

One of the more effective structural choices is the inclusion of short interludes between chapters. These glimpses into how the Red Plague reshaped humanity and the environment add a layered historical perspective, giving the narrative a broader scope without slowing its momentum. Instead of dumping exposition, Robertson lets the world reveal itself piece by piece.

Perhaps most impressive is how authentic everything feels. The setting isn’t just a generic wasteland—it reflects a lived-in understanding of the American West. That realism grounds the story, making the post-apocalyptic elements hit harder because they feel plausible rather than fantastical.

Overall, Seeker is an immersive novel with strong character development and a world that feels both brutal and believable. It’s the kind of book that keeps you locked in from start to finish—and lingers after you’re done.

[Helena · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the book. I loved Ghost The main character, I was engaged from beginning to end. I love dystopian stories So I would love to read more about this author. Possibly a book number two. It was action, so I never felt bored, very entertaining.

[Tania · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seeker by Glenn S. Robertson was an exciting and engaging read that kept my interest throughout. The story moved at a good pace, with plenty of suspense and action, and I found myself wanting to know what would happen next. The author creates an intriguing world and memorable characters that make the adventure enjoyable from beginning to end.

I especially liked how the book balanced mystery, tension, and character development without slowing the story down. It was easy to become invested in the journey and the challenges the characters faced.

Overall, this was a very entertaining book, and I would happily read more works by Glenn S. Robertson in the future.

[Alice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating view into an apocalyptic Wild West where after a disease wipes out most of humanity, one man, known as a Seeker, makes his living by finding old relics.

When he starts searching for a girl, the further he dives into the Rocky Mountains, the more he’s forced to face his past.

I love how this story brings you into the wild plains of Wyoming and Colorado, while giving snips of how the world ended up this way. Such an easy story to immerse yourself in!

[Dale Robertson · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 to 4, I can't decide. I loved the apocalyptic vibe and environment, Ghost as a mysterious main character (although a lot is explained later on), the side characters. I also loved that at the end of each chapter there's a little sub chapter that gives some backstory to the world, in the format of people's personal diary entries, and various other formats (including recipes and such like). I thought that was a cool touch to build the world.

There was some action, but I kinda longed for more. Maybe I build up the expectations too much in my own head. Ghost quickly gathers a band of his own, but I was wanting some solo adventures of him "seeking" and finding things, and fighting/evading bandits out in the wild. It ended up being more a personal vendetta against a big boss type guy. Maybe future entries will focus on his adventures. Oh, and a key part of the story is never explained - the girl's "abilities". Quite frustrating. Although, again, this may be explored in future entries.

Overall, i did enjoy it a lot.

[Michael Osborne · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love post-apocalyptic vibes with a sharp Western edge, prepare to lose some sleep—it’s impossible to put down."

[Glenn Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Literary Titan

"A vivid and breathtaking post-apocalyptic Wild West."
"Robertson's Wyoming is not just a backdrop; it's a flinty, weather-beaten character in its own right."


Midwest Book Review

“A simply fascinating read from cover to cover.”
“An original and deftly crafted novel.”

Readers’ Favorite (5 Stars)

“An exciting, realistic novel of the future.”
“Compares favorably with Philip K. Dick’s post-apocalyptic novels.”
“The characters are three-dimensional and complex.”

[READER VIEWS · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seeker, Glenn S. Robertson’s first published novel, is a post-apocalyptic western tale following Ghost, a solitary rider (or Seeker) who collects lost remnants from ruins of a long-forgotten world. After a long stay away, Ghost returns to his small Wyoming town, Casper, only for it to be attacked by a band of raiders who kidnap a young girl. Ghost, along with a few other heroic types, set out to find the girl and bring her home.

The opening pages set in on Ghost riding up to the front gates of Casper with a weather-beaten duster and thick cowboy boots. It’s an introduction infused with grit and humor, and reads exactly like the beginning to a good, quasi-nostalgic western. Matching the country writing style are the chapter titles, which are bold, blunt, and alluring. Each one feels like a title of a Lambert Hillyer film: “On the Trail, off the Scent,’ or “Tread Carefully, Seeker,” for example.

In between each chapter are excerpts (notes, recipes, letters, etc.) that, over the years, Ghost has found and collected to get a better sense of the world that once was. In this way, Robertson accomplished a few things. Particularly, the delivery of exposition regarding the western post-apocalypse is subtle and smooth.

Additionally, these excerpts greatly sharpen Seeker’s themes. Often, these notes show fears about the economic stability and political order surrounding the ‘Red Death.’ This disease doubles as Seeker’s apocalyptic catalyst and an eerie reflection of the fragile American government.

The best letters and scrawlings are about faith. In one, a priest worries about his failure to God; another has a young Carolinian questioning the existence of a higher power. Many are about people trying to maintain their faith, or push it away, in an every-darkening dystopia. All the excerpts – about faith, fear, or something else – provide both comfort and critique about the current state of the world; about how people respond to big picture chaos.

Robertson’s writing makes these heavy themes and the meaty narrative easy to digest. There are tasteful amounts of witty humor interlaced with storytelling. After the menacing antagonist reveals the depraved kidnapping plan to his henchmen, he waltzes over to a boiling caldron and yells: “Is this stew or a chamber pot?” Interwoven into the more action-based scenes are colorful metaphors that capture the bloody violence with a strange beauty:

“In a single motion, he pulled his pistol from his holster, aimed, and fired a single shot through the bandit’s chin and skull, sending a fountain of gore upward as an offering to the sky.”

​While an occasionally oddly-phrased sentence gave me pause, the novel is well-written, with the syntax and wording used to ease understanding and move the plot along at a steady pace.

Seeker is more than words on a page to Robertson, who also very clearly values characters. There are eight or so who remain present throughout the novel. This is perfect for readers who enjoy a layered, fast-moving plot, but it might be less so for those who crave character connection with one or two standout personalities. Four of the five leading heroic cowboys have the same motivation and goal – ‘doing good for the sake of it.’ Two gain further depth in their motives as the plot develops.

The antagonist, on the other hand, is a delightful riot. King John is a cruel, brawny egomaniac who doesn’t seem to have a tinge of humanity left in him. At one point, Ghost says, “Some people are just born bad.” This is a simple sentence with a profound sentiment. King John is a figurehead for amoral real-worlders who crave power over people, respect no one, and take what they want when they want it.

Over the course of Seeker, the narrative perspective switches between the eight characters. These shifts infuse the plot with nuance, dramatic irony, and tension. A small handful of moments give way to repetitiveness in the story and re-explain what the audience was already told. When done well, however, Seeker impressively reiterates a scene that’s already been said with a completely different lens.​

Throughout, Robertson suspensefully tugs the line of information, leaving readers hungry for more. Often, it’s easy to question details that seemingly have no explanation, only for a later reveal of the ideas behind those details. This creates a pleasant pull and push of tension that leaves readers on edge.

Digression aside, Seeker is a sturdy addition to the niche post-apocalyptic western genre. Its few flaws are forgivable considering this is the very first of Robertson’s work – which readers will want more of after a readthrough of Seeker. The novel is perfect for fans of westerns and post-apocalyptic worlds that offer poignant critique of the real world and are put together with writing that is gritty, sharp, and humorously playful.

[Literary Titan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seeker, by Glenn S. Robertson, is a post-apocalyptic western set in a fractured Wyoming more than a century after the Red Death has broken the old world into scavenged towns, armed territories, and hard-won loyalties. Andrew “Ghost” Shelton, a weary seeker with a violent past and a stubborn moral core, returns to Casper only to be pulled into a dangerous pursuit involving a kidnapped girl, raider factions, old grief, and a self-styled king whose brutality threatens everything Ghost still considers worth saving.

What I appreciated most was the way the novel treats survival as more than gunfire and grit. The barter economies, fortified settlements, weapon scarcity, and patched-together rituals of civic life give the world a lived-in texture. Robertson’s Wyoming is not just a backdrop; it's a flinty, weather-beaten character in its own right. The story has plenty of action, but its strongest moments often come in the quieter spaces: Ghost tending to his horse, weighing what a book is worth, remembering the dead, or trying not to let old wounds calcify into something uglier.

I was also drawn to the book’s moral architecture. Ghost is capable of violence, and the novel never pretends otherwise, but it is more interested in what violence costs than in making it look glamorous. The supporting cast gives the journey welcome shape, especially Neva, Carl, Jake, Leonidas, and Hannibal, whose presence broadens the story beyond one man’s revenge. The novel moves with the sprawl of a frontier saga, but that largeness suits a story about ruined nations, improvised families, and the stubborn human habit of building meaning out of ash.

This book will appeal to readers of post-apocalyptic fiction, dystopian westerns, survival adventure, frontier science fiction, and gritty action novels. Fans of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower may recognize a similar fusion of wasteland myth, gunslinger melancholy, and strange-road questing, though Seeker keeps its boots planted more firmly in Wyoming dirt. Seeker is a rugged, mournful, and blood-warmed ride through the ruins, where the real prize is not survival, but the courage to remain human after surviving.

[Tasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the not so distant future, a plague will ravage America. People will band together to survive, and others will find wicked ways to survive.

There is a lot going on in Seekers. The story changes between current events and the past that led to the fall of America. The back and forth is done quite well. I didn’t have a problem keeping up with the story, never a confusing part of the story.

The diary and journal entries of the future and the story itself gives a fantastic insight into the past and current events. Which also gives us a look at the emotional and physical toll the Red Plague has on people. The pain and turmoil an individual went through and is surviving the plague. When you think about it… it’s a scary possibility.

The story is about a community coming together to keep their little town safe from evil people. The main character, while a hero, also has his inner demons that do play a heavy part in his decisions. Decisions that have dire consequences.

The character development is one of the best I have read. I became invested in the survival of the main characters. Well… there is one person who I can’t relate to. That would be King John. King John is this douche canoe that wants to rule his kingdom with an iron fist. He is not afraid to get his hands dirty. Andrew, aka Ghost, wants nothing to do with him until John tries to invade the settlement that Ghost is staying at.

Lots of nonstop action. There is deception, betrayal, friendships built, for one character - a coming of age. Religious cults, cannibals, and survivors.

Overall, an enjoyable, fast-paced story. It met all the enjoyable points I have for a dystopian novel. A conclusion that closes perfectly without any cliffhangers. But also keeps the idea of a second book open.