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Grizzly Killer #3
Grizzly Killer: The Medicine Wheel
The third book in the action-packed, best-selling Grizzly Killer series. Zach Connors is a man content spending his life in the wilds of the Rockies. However, in a land with no law he must fight renegade white men, hostile Indians, and the wilderness itself to survive. He forges a home in which to raise his family, but to keep them safe it will take more than the might of his guns or the strength of his will. It will take the power of an ancient Medicine Wheel.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 20, 2017
About the author
Lane R. Warenski
47 books49 followersLane R Warenski lives in a log home in Duchesne County, Utah, where he has an unrestricted view of the highest peaks in the mighty Uinta Mountains. Warenski was raised being proud of his pioneer heritage and with a deep love and respect of the outdoors. Ever since childhood, following his father, Lane R Warenski has hunted, fished, and camped the mountains of the West. Whether it was the daily journals of William Ashley and Jedediah Smith or the fictional stories written by the great storytellers like Louis L’Amour and Terry C. Johnston, throughout his life, Warenski loves reading the history of the first explorers that came west, most of whom never dreamed they were opening this wild and rugged land to the pioneers and settlers that followed.
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March 20, 2022
Zach’s family grows and so does his love for the mountains. He makes many friends but is always cautious of the many enemies and dangers .
May 19, 2017
Spotted horse
It was easy for me to give this book a five star rating. Full of suspense. I can't wait to read the next one.
It was easy for me to give this book a five star rating. Full of suspense. I can't wait to read the next one.
April 30, 2017
Outstanding, great flow building to the many events throughout the story. The geography is spot on, and his description of the scenery detailed enough to put you there.
February 20, 2020
Good story line
BUT......why??? Why are there so many errors??
I've been enjoying reading the Grizzly Killer books, just finished number 3...... but it was really a challenge to finish this book. There are SO many spelling errors, use of incorrect words, lack of punctuation or misused punctuation, extremely poor grammar...this third book was the worst. Without a doubt, there are probably at least one or two errors on every single page making it difficult to read and concentrate and comprehend.
WHO is responsible for this?? I can't believe the author is so illiterate....has to be something to do with Amazon.
I've read a couple hundred books the past couple of years and MANY of the Kindle books have a real problem with grammar, spelling and punctuation, but this is the worst.
C'mon Amazon...you can do better than this!!!!
BUT......why??? Why are there so many errors??
I've been enjoying reading the Grizzly Killer books, just finished number 3...... but it was really a challenge to finish this book. There are SO many spelling errors, use of incorrect words, lack of punctuation or misused punctuation, extremely poor grammar...this third book was the worst. Without a doubt, there are probably at least one or two errors on every single page making it difficult to read and concentrate and comprehend.
WHO is responsible for this?? I can't believe the author is so illiterate....has to be something to do with Amazon.
I've read a couple hundred books the past couple of years and MANY of the Kindle books have a real problem with grammar, spelling and punctuation, but this is the worst.
C'mon Amazon...you can do better than this!!!!
March 31, 2020
Lots of misspellings and other errors. Distracts from storyline and negatively impacts ease
Read first two books and really enjoyed them even though there were some typos and other errors. This one had so many of both that reading became an effort instead of a relaxing joy. Will try next one in series. If it has frequent and similar errors I will be disappointed and discouraged from continuing to read this series.
Read first two books and really enjoyed them even though there were some typos and other errors. This one had so many of both that reading became an effort instead of a relaxing joy. Will try next one in series. If it has frequent and similar errors I will be disappointed and discouraged from continuing to read this series.
May 7, 2017
Fantastic reading
I have read all three of the grizzly books and had a hard time time putting them down. They really get a hold of you both historically and addictively. Just make sure you read them in the correct order. Book1 book2 book3. Enjoy the ride. !!!
I have read all three of the grizzly books and had a hard time time putting them down. They really get a hold of you both historically and addictively. Just make sure you read them in the correct order. Book1 book2 book3. Enjoy the ride. !!!
July 3, 2017
Typically good Grizzly Killer story
This is a very entertaining book, well worth reading. Zach, the Grizzly Killer, and his family of Indians live their lives in the magnificent Rockies with all the challenges that we have come to expect. The only fault I have with the authors style is how he goes from one occurrence immediately into another with no break or subtitles.
This is a very entertaining book, well worth reading. Zach, the Grizzly Killer, and his family of Indians live their lives in the magnificent Rockies with all the challenges that we have come to expect. The only fault I have with the authors style is how he goes from one occurrence immediately into another with no break or subtitles.
September 29, 2017
Review of the "Grizzly Killer: The Medicine Wheel" by John Lietzke
This is the third and last(that I know of) in the series of three fictional books about Grizzly Killer. I thought this novel to be excellent; however, the story seems to be about the same as the first two books. I do like to read stories about mountain men.
This is the third and last(that I know of) in the series of three fictional books about Grizzly Killer. I thought this novel to be excellent; however, the story seems to be about the same as the first two books. I do like to read stories about mountain men.
October 11, 2021
I have been really enjoying this series. Stories of mountain men and their adventures are intriguing to me. However, I had a difficult time concentrating on the story with all the grammatical errors. Come/came, saw/seen, and other word misuses were so distracting. This book just did not meet the higher standards of the authors first two books in the series.
July 8, 2017
Terrific Read
I didn't want to put it down. I strongly recommend this to any American History buffs. Makes one realize how fortunate we are living in the 21 century America.
I didn't want to put it down. I strongly recommend this to any American History buffs. Makes one realize how fortunate we are living in the 21 century America.
October 11, 2022
I really like this series of books
August 24, 2018
Exciting reading
The tale is excellent and, for the most part, very well told. If your grammar sucks and you can't spell you will sail right through.
The tale is excellent and, for the most part, very well told. If your grammar sucks and you can't spell you will sail right through.
April 11, 2019
It’s amazing that any of the mountain men survived. The dangers were constant. They were a breed apart!
July 9, 2021
Lane Warenski – Grizzly Killer Bk 3 – The Medicine Wheel – Reviewed 7-7-21 – Read 7/3/21
Greed and savagery take Grizzly Killer on a trail to ruthless murderers.
The Indians gave Zach Conners the name Grizzly Killer. His name and his bear claw necklace are widely known across the mountains and even further east. If they don’t know him personally, they surely know him when they spot the necklace, he always wears it.
As we have previously learned, an extremely large silver-tipped grizzly bear killed Zach Conner’s father. He spent his first winter alone with just he and his two best friends, Jimbo, the giant dog that had been abandoned, and his mule, Ol’ Red. Later he found Running Wolf with a broken leg, and the Snake Indians trying extremely hard to kill him. Since then, the pair have been like brothers in every way except by blood. His family has expanded to include Running Wolf, his wife Raven Wing, their son Grey Wolf, Zach’s wives Sunflower, and Shining Star, and his daughter, Morning Star, mostly called Star from his second wife Shining Star.
Zach and Jimbo were out hunting when they spotted black smoke rising, carefully they approached and looked down on the devastation that had been a trapper's camp sometime earlier. Now he was looking at the bloody carnage, as he studied it, he saw that there were about six bodies and it looked like all of their belongings had been put in a pile, then set on fire. Making sure that there was no one else around first, he sent Jimbo to get Ol’ Red and he made his way into the camp. He knew the Indian way was to destroy their enemy, but he just could not understand why it had to be that way. The first thing he notices as he walked into the camp was there were no arrows, which was strange, but what he discovered when he found the last victim made his blood run cold.
Join Grizzly Killer as he finds out who the killers were and his search for retribution…
What did I like? Previously I had read the first book, “The Making of a Mountain Man,” and certainly enjoyed it. Later I received book eight, “White Snake,” book nine, “The Trading Post,” book ten, “Spirit Talkers,” book eleven, “Spirits In the Wind,” and for some reason I missed book twelve, but not long ago I finished book thirteen, “Sacred Ground.” Well, I have been telling myself that I wanted to catch up on the series and decided that this weekend I would do it. As everyone knows I am part Native American, I have a special love for them, no matter which tribe. I grew up with the Jemez Indians in New Mexico and have a unique bond with them. This series touches my heart in many ways, not only from the fact that a white man has been accepted within the network of the tribes but because of the values that he passes on to them. They saved him in the past, but he continues to save as many as he can, in the unique way that only Grizzly Killer can do, with friendship and love.
What will you like? Excitement, murder, a little romance, animals, attacks, kidnapping, and just plain enjoyable reading. This series is amazing, the characters are unique, and yet not if you know anything about this era. The details and descriptions will keep your mind active seeing the wonders of the mountains, animals, people, and events. Don’t miss the next book in the series, “Hell Hath No Fury” and I am on to that one now.
• ASIN: B06ZZNZWYP
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
• Publication Date: 4/19/2017
• File Size: 2958 KB
• Print Length: 289 pages
• Genre: Old West History of the U.S., Western Fiction Classics, Frontier & Pioneer Western Fiction
Greed and savagery take Grizzly Killer on a trail to ruthless murderers.
The Indians gave Zach Conners the name Grizzly Killer. His name and his bear claw necklace are widely known across the mountains and even further east. If they don’t know him personally, they surely know him when they spot the necklace, he always wears it.
As we have previously learned, an extremely large silver-tipped grizzly bear killed Zach Conner’s father. He spent his first winter alone with just he and his two best friends, Jimbo, the giant dog that had been abandoned, and his mule, Ol’ Red. Later he found Running Wolf with a broken leg, and the Snake Indians trying extremely hard to kill him. Since then, the pair have been like brothers in every way except by blood. His family has expanded to include Running Wolf, his wife Raven Wing, their son Grey Wolf, Zach’s wives Sunflower, and Shining Star, and his daughter, Morning Star, mostly called Star from his second wife Shining Star.
Zach and Jimbo were out hunting when they spotted black smoke rising, carefully they approached and looked down on the devastation that had been a trapper's camp sometime earlier. Now he was looking at the bloody carnage, as he studied it, he saw that there were about six bodies and it looked like all of their belongings had been put in a pile, then set on fire. Making sure that there was no one else around first, he sent Jimbo to get Ol’ Red and he made his way into the camp. He knew the Indian way was to destroy their enemy, but he just could not understand why it had to be that way. The first thing he notices as he walked into the camp was there were no arrows, which was strange, but what he discovered when he found the last victim made his blood run cold.
Join Grizzly Killer as he finds out who the killers were and his search for retribution…
What did I like? Previously I had read the first book, “The Making of a Mountain Man,” and certainly enjoyed it. Later I received book eight, “White Snake,” book nine, “The Trading Post,” book ten, “Spirit Talkers,” book eleven, “Spirits In the Wind,” and for some reason I missed book twelve, but not long ago I finished book thirteen, “Sacred Ground.” Well, I have been telling myself that I wanted to catch up on the series and decided that this weekend I would do it. As everyone knows I am part Native American, I have a special love for them, no matter which tribe. I grew up with the Jemez Indians in New Mexico and have a unique bond with them. This series touches my heart in many ways, not only from the fact that a white man has been accepted within the network of the tribes but because of the values that he passes on to them. They saved him in the past, but he continues to save as many as he can, in the unique way that only Grizzly Killer can do, with friendship and love.
What will you like? Excitement, murder, a little romance, animals, attacks, kidnapping, and just plain enjoyable reading. This series is amazing, the characters are unique, and yet not if you know anything about this era. The details and descriptions will keep your mind active seeing the wonders of the mountains, animals, people, and events. Don’t miss the next book in the series, “Hell Hath No Fury” and I am on to that one now.
• ASIN: B06ZZNZWYP
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
• Publication Date: 4/19/2017
• File Size: 2958 KB
• Print Length: 289 pages
• Genre: Old West History of the U.S., Western Fiction Classics, Frontier & Pioneer Western Fiction
June 27, 2023
Fairly good descriptive and historically based storytelling like the first two books in the series, but lacking a meaningful plot this time around. Medicine Wheel is just a series of wilderness happenings and trials about Zach's adventures with his growing family and circle of friends. Generally engaging but nothing significantly new added to books 1 & 2, and a bit repetitious at times. And the medicine wheel itself is the subject of just one chapter.
So a little disappointing. Plus, there were numerous typos, grammar goofs, and punctuation errors (possessive apostrophes missing, etc.) throughout. Lack of scene breaks caused some confusion as well, though this might have been a formatting problem. And in chapter 29 the author got a secondary character's name confused with another Indian from a different subplot.
Now the opening storyline was promising, but the rescued woman is dropped from the novel - and I was waiting for her plotline to return! Instead, halfway through the book, a brand new character is introduced which really sets up a whole new plot, which I think will be picked up in book 4 (based on the teaser). That's why I don't think there's a complete story here. The set-up wasn't followed up on.
Still, if you enjoyed the first two books, this installment takes you back to that late 1820s era of trapping, Rendezvous meet ups, unique and memorable characters, and wilderness survival adventures. I enjoy the genre, and this was a quick read and nice re-immersion into that "mountain man" setting.
So a little disappointing. Plus, there were numerous typos, grammar goofs, and punctuation errors (possessive apostrophes missing, etc.) throughout. Lack of scene breaks caused some confusion as well, though this might have been a formatting problem. And in chapter 29 the author got a secondary character's name confused with another Indian from a different subplot.
Now the opening storyline was promising, but the rescued woman is dropped from the novel - and I was waiting for her plotline to return! Instead, halfway through the book, a brand new character is introduced which really sets up a whole new plot, which I think will be picked up in book 4 (based on the teaser). That's why I don't think there's a complete story here. The set-up wasn't followed up on.
Still, if you enjoyed the first two books, this installment takes you back to that late 1820s era of trapping, Rendezvous meet ups, unique and memorable characters, and wilderness survival adventures. I enjoy the genre, and this was a quick read and nice re-immersion into that "mountain man" setting.
March 22, 2021
I am going to repeat what others have already written, because I am so compelled to. First - the story itself is good, not great, because the author repeats himself so often on a few key points. After the first two or three points are made, we/the reader doesn't need to hear it again ad nauseum. (One example: His wives are pretty - we get it - you don't need to repeat it in every chapter). However, I did find myself having a difficult time to put the book down. I wanted to keep going to find out "what's gonna happen next?" So, the tale gets 4 out of 5 stars.
Second - the mechanics of the story gets a solid "F". I have never read a professional book with so many grammatical errors in it. Why? Doesn't this publisher have an editor? Or even a spell/grammar check? If this were a high school paper it would receive an F and returned to the student for a rewrite. I thought I was going to be interested in reading the entire series, but after this 3rd book, I don't think so. It's that bad. The poor editing makes it somewhat difficult and very distracting to read. I'm certainly going to take a break from this series for now. Shame on them for selling such terrible writing. Less than one star for mechanics.
Second - the mechanics of the story gets a solid "F". I have never read a professional book with so many grammatical errors in it. Why? Doesn't this publisher have an editor? Or even a spell/grammar check? If this were a high school paper it would receive an F and returned to the student for a rewrite. I thought I was going to be interested in reading the entire series, but after this 3rd book, I don't think so. It's that bad. The poor editing makes it somewhat difficult and very distracting to read. I'm certainly going to take a break from this series for now. Shame on them for selling such terrible writing. Less than one star for mechanics.
August 2, 2020
Excellent story
Great action, good yarn. Sometimes I can write a lot when I'm standing on my soapbox, sharing my rant. It is odd, these days, sharing my thoughts. There is a loud, small group that only wants to hear their opinion from your mouth. It is very important these days to remember it is freedom of all speech, not just what you agree with. Calling folks racist is like someone in the sixteenth century calling someone a witch. Saying you support free speech except for hate speech is like saying I support physics, except for the law of gravity.
Great action, good yarn. Sometimes I can write a lot when I'm standing on my soapbox, sharing my rant. It is odd, these days, sharing my thoughts. There is a loud, small group that only wants to hear their opinion from your mouth. It is very important these days to remember it is freedom of all speech, not just what you agree with. Calling folks racist is like someone in the sixteenth century calling someone a witch. Saying you support free speech except for hate speech is like saying I support physics, except for the law of gravity.
April 12, 2019
Great Series That Keeps you Captivated
This is the third book of The Grizzly Killer series. Each book has become progressively better from the previous. It will bring you back to a time when life was wild, rugged and dangerous. You never know where the danger lies and who will encounter a life altering moment. Highly recommended for the reader that enjoys the time where outdoor stories and tough frontier living are enjoyed around a campfire.
This is the third book of The Grizzly Killer series. Each book has become progressively better from the previous. It will bring you back to a time when life was wild, rugged and dangerous. You never know where the danger lies and who will encounter a life altering moment. Highly recommended for the reader that enjoys the time where outdoor stories and tough frontier living are enjoyed around a campfire.
May 13, 2021
Still a Good Story, But
There is nothing negative I can say about the story, which is the good news. The bad news is that the technical aspects of the story has dropped.
Homophone errors are scattered (waste for waist, etc.). Split words (over take instead of overtake), run on sentences, and incorrect spacing between words (runningwild), don't make the story unreadable, but makes the reading unenjoyable.
I reluctantly recommend the book based on the story alone.
There is nothing negative I can say about the story, which is the good news. The bad news is that the technical aspects of the story has dropped.
Homophone errors are scattered (waste for waist, etc.). Split words (over take instead of overtake), run on sentences, and incorrect spacing between words (runningwild), don't make the story unreadable, but makes the reading unenjoyable.
I reluctantly recommend the book based on the story alone.
May 17, 2017
What's a Medicine Wheel
Very enjoyable book. Lane R Warenski writes a descriptive story about the lives of the trappers their fight for life in each day. He does this and adds interesting facts and fiction to his story.
Totally enjoyable reading this series I recommend to anyone who enjoys fictional history.
Very enjoyable book. Lane R Warenski writes a descriptive story about the lives of the trappers their fight for life in each day. He does this and adds interesting facts and fiction to his story.
Totally enjoyable reading this series I recommend to anyone who enjoys fictional history.
June 5, 2017
I've been enjoying
this series but, it would be better with some editing. I really do like the story but I have to take a break in the book due to the poor grammar, spelling and punctuation. I know that doesn't other everyone but it does take away from what, to me, could be an even better book.
Still looking forward to the next one though.
this series but, it would be better with some editing. I really do like the story but I have to take a break in the book due to the poor grammar, spelling and punctuation. I know that doesn't other everyone but it does take away from what, to me, could be an even better book.
Still looking forward to the next one though.
December 20, 2018
You judge a friend from for by what they do, not what they say.
I highly recommend this series for anyone that enjoys stories about the American Mountain Men and Native Americans, especially if you want to read stories based on historical fiction. I have already started to read the next book in this series by Lane R. Warenski.
I highly recommend this series for anyone that enjoys stories about the American Mountain Men and Native Americans, especially if you want to read stories based on historical fiction. I have already started to read the next book in this series by Lane R. Warenski.
January 23, 2019
An almost a historical novel
Very interesting events and incident that gives the feeling of actually taking place and not fiction. Warenski is a great story teller who can describe nature, rivers, lakes, animals to make them live and materialize. My only complaint is about the book is the spiritual inclusion of Indian life. However,I will get he next book.
Very interesting events and incident that gives the feeling of actually taking place and not fiction. Warenski is a great story teller who can describe nature, rivers, lakes, animals to make them live and materialize. My only complaint is about the book is the spiritual inclusion of Indian life. However,I will get he next book.
April 4, 2026
Unlike other Western series, Grizzly Killer seems to be more about atmosphere and adventure rather than plot or characters. This makes it a very engrossing, if a little slow read. Books two and three are a definite improvement over the first with the switch to third-person narration and the inclusion of multiple story threads. If this was edited better, it’d probably get five stars.
December 1, 2017
Exciting and warm story of whites and Indian men and women working
Highly recommended series of the grizzly killer and his Indian family surviving in a savage land. Don't miss this great adventure! Freddy B
Highly recommended series of the grizzly killer and his Indian family surviving in a savage land. Don't miss this great adventure! Freddy B
June 2, 2019
Oh what a fascinating series!!
Lane R Warenski writes a mean book! In the best possible way, that is. Great storytelling, good characterization and a heartwarming and adds very good romance features also..
Lane R Warenski writes a mean book! In the best possible way, that is. Great storytelling, good characterization and a heartwarming and adds very good romance features also..
September 2, 2019
Intriguing Story
Warenski spins a good story, with lots of educational detail. But my, oh my, how this author needs an editor. His frequent misspellings and poor grammar are disappointing, for an otherwise good author. Four stars, anyway.
Warenski spins a good story, with lots of educational detail. But my, oh my, how this author needs an editor. His frequent misspellings and poor grammar are disappointing, for an otherwise good author. Four stars, anyway.
August 11, 2020
5 Stars
Grizzly Killer travels to the village of his wife and sister-in-law to tell his in-laws of the coming birth of their first grandchild. He returns to battle blackfeet warriors Grizzly bears. And also becomes a father for the first time.
Grizzly Killer travels to the village of his wife and sister-in-law to tell his in-laws of the coming birth of their first grandchild. He returns to battle blackfeet warriors Grizzly bears. And also becomes a father for the first time.
September 27, 2020
The Saga continues
As Grizzly Killer and the family try to survive new characters woven into the storyline. Happy to see the family strong and growing. Lots of action and suspense.
On to the next in the series.
As Grizzly Killer and the family try to survive new characters woven into the storyline. Happy to see the family strong and growing. Lots of action and suspense.
On to the next in the series.
November 15, 2020
Good books of the Rocky Mountains in the 1820's.
I enjoy the characters, description of the land and the adventures. Would really enjoy more proofing and editing. I understand the poor grammar for dialect. However, the misuse of possessives and plurals bug me.
I enjoy the characters, description of the land and the adventures. Would really enjoy more proofing and editing. I understand the poor grammar for dialect. However, the misuse of possessives and plurals bug me.
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