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The Coilhunter Chronicles #3
Dustrunner
Nox is a wanted man.
While searching for a criminal, the fabled Coilhunter wanders into a tribal village massacre. He didn’t do it, but that doesn’t matter. He’s the only one there, the clues point to him, and he’s made a lot of enemies over the years. Many would happily see the tables turned.
His pleas of innocence fall on deaf ears. No sooner does he try to find the real killers than posters go up across the Wild North—posters with his face and his name. He isn’t the only bounty hunter out there. Dozens assemble to cash him in.
Tasked with finding out who’s framed him, Nox must also survive the constant onslaught of frontier law. He’s used to hunting others. He’s not so used to life on the run.
While searching for a criminal, the fabled Coilhunter wanders into a tribal village massacre. He didn’t do it, but that doesn’t matter. He’s the only one there, the clues point to him, and he’s made a lot of enemies over the years. Many would happily see the tables turned.
His pleas of innocence fall on deaf ears. No sooner does he try to find the real killers than posters go up across the Wild North—posters with his face and his name. He isn’t the only bounty hunter out there. Dozens assemble to cash him in.
Tasked with finding out who’s framed him, Nox must also survive the constant onslaught of frontier law. He’s used to hunting others. He’s not so used to life on the run.
206 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 26, 2018
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Dean F. Wilson
31 books2,098 followersUSA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author
Dean F. Wilson was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1987. He started writing at age 11.
He is the author of the Children of Telm epic fantasy trilogy, the Great Iron War steampunk series, the Coilhunter Chronicles science-fiction western series, the Hibernian Hollows urban fantasy series, and the Infinite Stars space opera series.
Dean previously worked as a journalist, primarily in the field of technology. He has written for TechEye, Thinq, V3, VR-Zone, ITProPortal, TechRadar Pro, and The Inquirer.
Dean F. Wilson was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1987. He started writing at age 11.
He is the author of the Children of Telm epic fantasy trilogy, the Great Iron War steampunk series, the Coilhunter Chronicles science-fiction western series, the Hibernian Hollows urban fantasy series, and the Infinite Stars space opera series.
Dean previously worked as a journalist, primarily in the field of technology. He has written for TechEye, Thinq, V3, VR-Zone, ITProPortal, TechRadar Pro, and The Inquirer.
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March 4, 2018
I had placed my pre-order months ago and was excited for this third installment of the Coilhunter Chronicles to be published. Unfortunately, I was only a few chapters into the book when it became apparent that the quality of the first two books would not keep pace with this one. While I recommend the first two books to anyone who would enjoy a mixture of western pulp coupled with a dash of steampunk and humor, this book may be only loved by the author’s loyal fans.
Dean F. Wilson’s PLOT is inventive, as always, and the humorous names assigned to the various characters will keep you grinning from beginning to end. Once again, Nox is in trouble, more trouble than he has ever faced in the past. We learn more about the Wild North and its inhabitants as Nox desperately seeks to clear his name while searching for the man who framed him.
THE WRITING was the disappointing element here, as it never lived up to the heights established by the previous two Coilhunter books. I am not sure what caused this to happen: a breakdown in the editing process, a rush to finish the book and achieve a certain publishing date, or another reason. No matter, the book is loaded with the wrong verb tenses, words used improperly, and descriptive passages that contradicted each other. As an example, one passage talks about Nox trying to run, but he is slowed by the armor he is wearing. When shot at, “Nox bounded through the door…” and then “…raced out into the open streets…” where he “…turned sharply and raced down one of the alleyways.” There are many passages like this example, products of sloppy writing and editing.
This is a shame, because I thoroughly enjoyed the previous books, and gave both of them high marks. Why this book is not written on the same high level of craftsmanship is a mystery. “Dustrunner” is almost lackadaisical with some of the dialogue and description, almost causing me to question if the author is anxious to move on to another project.
“Dustrunner,” like “Coilhunter” and “Rustkiller,” can be read as a standalone. If the author intends to write a fourth in this series, hopefully he will return to the level of writing he is capable of offering. Three-and-a-half stars.
Dean F. Wilson’s PLOT is inventive, as always, and the humorous names assigned to the various characters will keep you grinning from beginning to end. Once again, Nox is in trouble, more trouble than he has ever faced in the past. We learn more about the Wild North and its inhabitants as Nox desperately seeks to clear his name while searching for the man who framed him.
THE WRITING was the disappointing element here, as it never lived up to the heights established by the previous two Coilhunter books. I am not sure what caused this to happen: a breakdown in the editing process, a rush to finish the book and achieve a certain publishing date, or another reason. No matter, the book is loaded with the wrong verb tenses, words used improperly, and descriptive passages that contradicted each other. As an example, one passage talks about Nox trying to run, but he is slowed by the armor he is wearing. When shot at, “Nox bounded through the door…” and then “…raced out into the open streets…” where he “…turned sharply and raced down one of the alleyways.” There are many passages like this example, products of sloppy writing and editing.
This is a shame, because I thoroughly enjoyed the previous books, and gave both of them high marks. Why this book is not written on the same high level of craftsmanship is a mystery. “Dustrunner” is almost lackadaisical with some of the dialogue and description, almost causing me to question if the author is anxious to move on to another project.
“Dustrunner,” like “Coilhunter” and “Rustkiller,” can be read as a standalone. If the author intends to write a fourth in this series, hopefully he will return to the level of writing he is capable of offering. Three-and-a-half stars.
March 16, 2019
As a kid, I would read everything in the house. When I read through the kids' books, I would read my parents' books. And my dad had a lot of Louis Lamour books.
I think I like this series because it takes me back to reading his old Westerns. Simple, black and white, short stories, good guys win after some adventuring and complications that aren't too dramatic.
If you're looking for a Western style feel with a futuristic, steampunk edge, this is it.
I'd rate this book a PG for violence and perilous situations.
I think I like this series because it takes me back to reading his old Westerns. Simple, black and white, short stories, good guys win after some adventuring and complications that aren't too dramatic.
If you're looking for a Western style feel with a futuristic, steampunk edge, this is it.
I'd rate this book a PG for violence and perilous situations.
December 3, 2018
This book was part of a 3 book omnibus edition which I listened to on audible. Review includes all books read.
Coilhunter
Rustkiller
Dustrunner
I thoroughly enjoyed all three books in this omnibus edition of The Coilhunter chronicles. The story is part sci-fi, steampunk and western and follows the main character who is a bounty hunter. Coils are the currency in the plot. The story in each book kept my attention and was fairly brisk paced. There are lots of other characters to meet along the way and also some non-human ones too. I think the narrator did an excellent job of both narration and production. My attention was not drawn away from the plot at any time by sound quality or background noises. Recommended listen. I was given a copy of this audiobook for an honest review and have given my unbiased opinion on the product.
Coilhunter
Rustkiller
Dustrunner
I thoroughly enjoyed all three books in this omnibus edition of The Coilhunter chronicles. The story is part sci-fi, steampunk and western and follows the main character who is a bounty hunter. Coils are the currency in the plot. The story in each book kept my attention and was fairly brisk paced. There are lots of other characters to meet along the way and also some non-human ones too. I think the narrator did an excellent job of both narration and production. My attention was not drawn away from the plot at any time by sound quality or background noises. Recommended listen. I was given a copy of this audiobook for an honest review and have given my unbiased opinion on the product.
April 2, 2018
Once again Wilson has created a novel that held me captive from cover to cover. I loved the insights that we got into the characters as well as the intense adventure that I experienced. I found that the action kept me on the edge of my seat, yet the continuous character development drew me in even further.
The plot as solidly written without an ounce of predictability. The world that we find ourselves in here is also very solidly developed, allowing readers to walk through it alongside the characters.
This is a one of a kind novel that definitely stands out within the genre.
The plot as solidly written without an ounce of predictability. The world that we find ourselves in here is also very solidly developed, allowing readers to walk through it alongside the characters.
This is a one of a kind novel that definitely stands out within the genre.
March 13, 2019
Didn't enjoy this one as much as the first two, but it still was fairly enjoyable. Story was a little more dull for me than the first two books, but wasn't awful. Do like Coilhunter as a character.
January 11, 2019
The Coilhunter Chronicles (Books 1-3) by Dean. F. Wilson is an exceptional dark ride through a world of western steampunk! Strongly recommend if you enjoy these types of books.
This series consists of three books, Coilhunter, Rustkiller and Dustrunner. All take place in the Wild North- a place with no laws or rules. Coilhunter is mainly focused on Nox finding his family's killer/s. Rustkiller involves Nox helping kids track down their parents in a place no one ventures and many steampunk elements. Dustrunner involves Nox being framed for murder and trying to clear his name while finding the killer/s. Dustrunner contains a little less steampunk elements than the previous books.
Each book is unique yet ties together nicely, whether it be the theme or characters. It's hard to pick a favorite. I enjoyed the duck, Oddcopper (wish it would have had a larger part), and the Iron gunslinger the most.
The narrator, R. C. Bray, is marvelous. He hits the characters dead on and is a perfect fit for this series.
These are the steampunk books I've been waiting for. I haven’t been fully satisfied with a steampunk book for a while and this has changed that. I can’t recommend it enough. Ended up buying the ebook series as well as it will be a repeat listen/read.
Older reviews mention inaccuracy with shot gun shells and grammar, those have been corrected.
Should you listen or read this? Absolutely, especially if you're looking for an odd, darker, steampunk western fantasy. Be warned, if you're looking for a happy ending, you may not find it here, but yes, the ending fits well with tone of the books.
Parental advisory/trigger warnings: hell, damn are occasionally used (no s or f words), death, weapons-mainly guns, fighting, deaths by fire, loss of family (spouse and children), prostitution, drinking, burn victim, people being sold and forced to work as slaves in mines, parents abandoning their children (I’ll leave it at that due to spoilers). There are no laws in the Wild North, which result in violence and death on many levels.
If I had any critique for the author/book, it would be to infuse more of Nox’s toys into the last book.
*I was given a free review copy of the audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. Thank you for allowing me to listen and review the book!
#steampunk #western #fantasy #coilhunter #rustkiller #dustrunner #scifi #dark
This series consists of three books, Coilhunter, Rustkiller and Dustrunner. All take place in the Wild North- a place with no laws or rules. Coilhunter is mainly focused on Nox finding his family's killer/s. Rustkiller involves Nox helping kids track down their parents in a place no one ventures and many steampunk elements. Dustrunner involves Nox being framed for murder and trying to clear his name while finding the killer/s. Dustrunner contains a little less steampunk elements than the previous books.
Each book is unique yet ties together nicely, whether it be the theme or characters. It's hard to pick a favorite. I enjoyed the duck, Oddcopper (wish it would have had a larger part), and the Iron gunslinger the most.
The narrator, R. C. Bray, is marvelous. He hits the characters dead on and is a perfect fit for this series.
These are the steampunk books I've been waiting for. I haven’t been fully satisfied with a steampunk book for a while and this has changed that. I can’t recommend it enough. Ended up buying the ebook series as well as it will be a repeat listen/read.
Older reviews mention inaccuracy with shot gun shells and grammar, those have been corrected.
Should you listen or read this? Absolutely, especially if you're looking for an odd, darker, steampunk western fantasy. Be warned, if you're looking for a happy ending, you may not find it here, but yes, the ending fits well with tone of the books.
Parental advisory/trigger warnings: hell, damn are occasionally used (no s or f words), death, weapons-mainly guns, fighting, deaths by fire, loss of family (spouse and children), prostitution, drinking, burn victim, people being sold and forced to work as slaves in mines, parents abandoning their children (I’ll leave it at that due to spoilers). There are no laws in the Wild North, which result in violence and death on many levels.
If I had any critique for the author/book, it would be to infuse more of Nox’s toys into the last book.
*I was given a free review copy of the audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. Thank you for allowing me to listen and review the book!
#steampunk #western #fantasy #coilhunter #rustkiller #dustrunner #scifi #dark
March 7, 2018
kindle unlimited, didn't like quite as much as the other 2, but until amazon gets half star ratings more a matter of whether it's 4 1/2 toward a 5 or a 4 basically, but did seem to wander more than the others and whatever, and someone said tense changes in story but didn't notice it myself.
Nox is a wanted man. While searching for a criminal, the fabled Coilhunter wanders into a tribal village massacre. He didn’t do it, but that doesn’t matter. The clues point to him, and he’s made a lot of enemies over the years. Many would happily see the tables turned. His pleas of innocence fall on deaf ears. No sooner does he try to find the real killers than posters go up across the Wild North—posters with his face and his name. He isn’t the only bounty hunter out there. Dozens assemble to cash him in. Tasked with finding out who’s framed him, Nox must also survive the constant onslaught of frontier law. He’s used to hunting others. He’s not so used to life on the run.
This is a standalone book in the Coilhunter Chronicles series, which can be read in any order.
A Science Fiction Western Adventure
Coilhunter (The Coilhunter Chronicles, #1)
Rustkiller (The Coilhunter Chronicles Book 2)
Dustrunner (The Coilhunter Chronicles Book 3)
Nox is a wanted man. While searching for a criminal, the fabled Coilhunter wanders into a tribal village massacre. He didn’t do it, but that doesn’t matter. The clues point to him, and he’s made a lot of enemies over the years. Many would happily see the tables turned. His pleas of innocence fall on deaf ears. No sooner does he try to find the real killers than posters go up across the Wild North—posters with his face and his name. He isn’t the only bounty hunter out there. Dozens assemble to cash him in. Tasked with finding out who’s framed him, Nox must also survive the constant onslaught of frontier law. He’s used to hunting others. He’s not so used to life on the run.
This is a standalone book in the Coilhunter Chronicles series, which can be read in any order.
A Science Fiction Western Adventure
Coilhunter (The Coilhunter Chronicles, #1)
Rustkiller (The Coilhunter Chronicles Book 2)
Dustrunner (The Coilhunter Chronicles Book 3)
September 7, 2025
Although each book in The Coilhunter Chronicles can be read as a standalone novel, I’ve been reading them in order because I’m enjoying the series.
Dustrunner is a fantastic book. At the beginning, Nox—also known as the Coilhunter as well as so many other names, he’s even been referred to as The Man with A Thousand Names—finds an Ilouayisca tribe in which all the women and children have been gruesomely massacred and all the men are missing. As he studies the scene to try to determine who did this, a lone Ilouayiscan woman approaches the scene carrying a pail of water. She survived only because she was away getting water when the massacre happened.
Assuming the Coilhunter murdered her people, this woman runs away from him, reaching the edge of a cliff. As she falls over the edge, Nox tries to grab her with his right arm which launches one of his many gadgets: a grapnel. When the wire snaps, the woman falls to a ledge outside a cave where a group of wolves live. Determined to save the woman, Nox uses a second grapnel to propel himself down to where she’s become prey for the animals. Nox ends up killing the ferocious adult wolves.
Realizing she can trust the Coilhunter, the Ilouayiscan woman named Umna returns with him and a wolf pup to the scene of the massacre. Umna begins placing a riverbed pebble on each of the dead bodies, honoring them with their tribal customs. Feeling he needs to look for the murderers before their trail goes cold, Nox sets off across the desert of the Wild North. Umna tells Nox she’ll catch up with him later.
Along the way, the Coilhunter makes another gruesome discovery: the men of Umna’s tribe were all murdered at a higher location where they’d gone to fight. This changes everything for Nox. Seen at the scene of the crime and worth a lot of bounty money in iron coils (money in the Wild North) were he to be revealed as a criminal and turned in, an evil man sets bounty hunters after him.
In this book, we see how seriously Nox, one of the most powerful bounty hunters in the entire Wild North, takes his role as the law of the land. He spares bounty hunters whenever he can, viewing them as just doing their job, while killing those who are truly evil.
The mystery of who created wanted posters for the Coilhunter, how many bounty hunters are after him, the wild chase scenes through the desert, and the brilliant tactics Nox uses to save himself and restore his reputation all make Dustrunner a fascinating book.
Dustrunner is a fantastic book. At the beginning, Nox—also known as the Coilhunter as well as so many other names, he’s even been referred to as The Man with A Thousand Names—finds an Ilouayisca tribe in which all the women and children have been gruesomely massacred and all the men are missing. As he studies the scene to try to determine who did this, a lone Ilouayiscan woman approaches the scene carrying a pail of water. She survived only because she was away getting water when the massacre happened.
Assuming the Coilhunter murdered her people, this woman runs away from him, reaching the edge of a cliff. As she falls over the edge, Nox tries to grab her with his right arm which launches one of his many gadgets: a grapnel. When the wire snaps, the woman falls to a ledge outside a cave where a group of wolves live. Determined to save the woman, Nox uses a second grapnel to propel himself down to where she’s become prey for the animals. Nox ends up killing the ferocious adult wolves.
Realizing she can trust the Coilhunter, the Ilouayiscan woman named Umna returns with him and a wolf pup to the scene of the massacre. Umna begins placing a riverbed pebble on each of the dead bodies, honoring them with their tribal customs. Feeling he needs to look for the murderers before their trail goes cold, Nox sets off across the desert of the Wild North. Umna tells Nox she’ll catch up with him later.
Along the way, the Coilhunter makes another gruesome discovery: the men of Umna’s tribe were all murdered at a higher location where they’d gone to fight. This changes everything for Nox. Seen at the scene of the crime and worth a lot of bounty money in iron coils (money in the Wild North) were he to be revealed as a criminal and turned in, an evil man sets bounty hunters after him.
In this book, we see how seriously Nox, one of the most powerful bounty hunters in the entire Wild North, takes his role as the law of the land. He spares bounty hunters whenever he can, viewing them as just doing their job, while killing those who are truly evil.
The mystery of who created wanted posters for the Coilhunter, how many bounty hunters are after him, the wild chase scenes through the desert, and the brilliant tactics Nox uses to save himself and restore his reputation all make Dustrunner a fascinating book.
November 14, 2018
Dustrunner (The Coilhunter Chronicles #3) - a review by Rosemary Kenny
Another fantastic Coilhunter story by 'Western Wonder' Dean F Wilson, Dustrunner brings us this exciting 'Westworld'-type futuristic Wild West adventure (#3), with Bounty Hunter Nox, aka Coilhunter, who brings his unique Clint-Eastwood style justice to the bandits and gunslingers who think they can ignore the Law.
Set in the Wastelands, we learn of Nox's fall from grace as he's framed for the mass-murder of a whole community of Native Americans, leaving him with an enormous bounty on his head that leads to him being targeted by those he formerly hunted down and brought to book. Only one survivor can testify to his innocence, but she's not sure she believes him til quite a way into the story. Can Nox prove he's telling the truth before he ends up in a cell - or six feet under, after a date with a rope?
Get Dustrunner and the whole Coilhunter Chronicles series and saddle up for a hell of a good ride off into the sunset at the end...yer darn tootin' you will!
Another fantastic Coilhunter story by 'Western Wonder' Dean F Wilson, Dustrunner brings us this exciting 'Westworld'-type futuristic Wild West adventure (#3), with Bounty Hunter Nox, aka Coilhunter, who brings his unique Clint-Eastwood style justice to the bandits and gunslingers who think they can ignore the Law.
Set in the Wastelands, we learn of Nox's fall from grace as he's framed for the mass-murder of a whole community of Native Americans, leaving him with an enormous bounty on his head that leads to him being targeted by those he formerly hunted down and brought to book. Only one survivor can testify to his innocence, but she's not sure she believes him til quite a way into the story. Can Nox prove he's telling the truth before he ends up in a cell - or six feet under, after a date with a rope?
Get Dustrunner and the whole Coilhunter Chronicles series and saddle up for a hell of a good ride off into the sunset at the end...yer darn tootin' you will!
May 3, 2018
Dustrunner was awesome. The Coilhunter Chronicles get better with each book. This time around Nox is on the other end of the hunt as he's framed for the massacre of an entire village. Wanted posters appear everywhere and it's a hunt and chase across the sand of the Wild North as Nox evades, escapes and runs from Bounty Hunters looking to cash in while he searches for a way to clear his name. We get to meet a few new characters that I really liked, including Oakley who I hope to see in another adventure sometime soon.
As usual, the book is well written and the characters engaging. We've seen in the past books how Nox likes to handle criminals....quick and easy with a bullet between the eyes. But here he's being chased by those he doesn't want to kill and we're reminded that Nox is about the Law and he does have principles and a line he won't cross, even to save himself.
Great Read, exciting adventure with new characters that you'll want to see more of. Highly Recommended!
As usual, the book is well written and the characters engaging. We've seen in the past books how Nox likes to handle criminals....quick and easy with a bullet between the eyes. But here he's being chased by those he doesn't want to kill and we're reminded that Nox is about the Law and he does have principles and a line he won't cross, even to save himself.
Great Read, exciting adventure with new characters that you'll want to see more of. Highly Recommended!
April 5, 2018
Steam punk at its best!
Nox, known as the Coilhunter, or a thousand other names, has been framed. As he walked into a village where 'll the people he been massacred so his picture was already up as the peretrator. The reward was substantial too. So, before too long every bounty hunter, criminal and just ordinary people were out to get him. Not easy to find the real perpetrators under the circumstances!
Steam punk at its best but this time with some mysticism thrown into the mix.
Nox is a character who grows on you to the extent that you find yourself thinking of the story and characters days after reading the book.
The only reason why you wouldn't like it is if you dislike this genre. I'd say , give it a try!
Nox, known as the Coilhunter, or a thousand other names, has been framed. As he walked into a village where 'll the people he been massacred so his picture was already up as the peretrator. The reward was substantial too. So, before too long every bounty hunter, criminal and just ordinary people were out to get him. Not easy to find the real perpetrators under the circumstances!
Steam punk at its best but this time with some mysticism thrown into the mix.
Nox is a character who grows on you to the extent that you find yourself thinking of the story and characters days after reading the book.
The only reason why you wouldn't like it is if you dislike this genre. I'd say , give it a try!
April 13, 2018
In the Dustrunner, we find Nox on the other side of things. The Coilhunter has a bounty on his head, making him the hunted instead of the hunter. Dean Wilson weaves a tale so vivid that you can almost taste the dust. You can see the story unfolding in your own mind- the perfect blend of science fiction & western. I was thrilled to see how Nox’s character continues to evolve and present itself, how this lone wolf character .... Well, you’ll just have to read it to see, to feel, to experience it all for yourself. As is always the case, it leaves me waiting for the next installment in the Coilhunter saga.
June 13, 2018
This series is superb. Blending Western with Sci-Fi and Steampunk, the author never ceases to amaze with how easily everything fuses together to create a fantastic story.
Nox comes up against his biggest challenge yet in a surprising twist and there are some interesting enemies that make an appearance that are a definite nod to a very well known franchise. For the first time, there are elements of fantasy / native American culture thrown in too, which adds a refreshing extra element to the proceedings.
This series is definitely one to watch, I can't wait for the release of the next instalment...
Nox comes up against his biggest challenge yet in a surprising twist and there are some interesting enemies that make an appearance that are a definite nod to a very well known franchise. For the first time, there are elements of fantasy / native American culture thrown in too, which adds a refreshing extra element to the proceedings.
This series is definitely one to watch, I can't wait for the release of the next instalment...
July 1, 2020
Bien por plantear una premisa interesante sin repetirse y por usarla para montar una banda de justicieros además de presentar un buen puñado de personajes interesantes, mal por no mantener un ritmo constante en la narración y ser muy irregular, sacarse a los mencionados personajes y muchas situaciones de la chistera sin apenas justificación y sobre todo por montar toda la estructura de la novela para unos villanos apenas delineados (mejor no hablar de sus motivaciones) y despachados rápidamente y de manera ignominiosa. Esto último es el principal fallo que le veo una y otra vez a la serie aunque este tercer libro en particular da la impresión de haberse escrito un poco a la carrera.
March 12, 2018
I have enjoyed all of Dean Wilson’s books. He has such a unique and captivating way of writing... adventurous and fun. He develops interesting characters that you can’t help but want to know more about and thus... The Coilhunter series. I’ve really enjoyed reading this series. This book was not my favorite so far but it was still a great read and I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
October 21, 2018
Turnabout
This book was different than anything that I have ever read before. I wasn't sure what to think of it at first. Then, I began to get really get into it. Nox had a terrible past that that made him like he is, now. This book had characters worse than Nox. Really, really bad guys. Slaughtered a whole village, men, women and children. Nox set out to caught the one that done it. But, Nox now has his face on a wanted poster. His goal is to take that down. Good Read.
This book was different than anything that I have ever read before. I wasn't sure what to think of it at first. Then, I began to get really get into it. Nox had a terrible past that that made him like he is, now. This book had characters worse than Nox. Really, really bad guys. Slaughtered a whole village, men, women and children. Nox set out to caught the one that done it. But, Nox now has his face on a wanted poster. His goal is to take that down. Good Read.
March 11, 2018
Nox for sheriff
Just kidding. Another non-stop, all action SF western starring the Coilhunter. Author says he's got a series of 10 books at least planned. No shades of gray here, or ambiguous meaning, just a fun but deadly ride across the Wild North on a battered monowheel. Highly recommended, get 'em all.
Just kidding. Another non-stop, all action SF western starring the Coilhunter. Author says he's got a series of 10 books at least planned. No shades of gray here, or ambiguous meaning, just a fun but deadly ride across the Wild North on a battered monowheel. Highly recommended, get 'em all.
April 4, 2018
Not my favorite
While I usually enjoy the Coilhunter series, I felt this book just didn't quite fit with the others. Like there was something missing. The writing is still well done.
While I usually enjoy the Coilhunter series, I felt this book just didn't quite fit with the others. Like there was something missing. The writing is still well done.
November 9, 2018
Another original story.
If you like syfy with a western twist then this is a guy to get behind. Dean Wilson takes the western genre and sprinkles in the flare of syfy and a little hint of the supernatural to craft a story told around the old campfire.
If you like syfy with a western twist then this is a guy to get behind. Dean Wilson takes the western genre and sprinkles in the flare of syfy and a little hint of the supernatural to craft a story told around the old campfire.
May 24, 2019
Slip on Structure
The plot lines are a little weak. The overall theme is okay. I enjoy a redemptive approach, but not sure about killing a while tribe was necessary to frame Nox. This was not Dean's best work.
The plot lines are a little weak. The overall theme is okay. I enjoy a redemptive approach, but not sure about killing a while tribe was necessary to frame Nox. This was not Dean's best work.
November 9, 2025
“They journeyed on for a bit, then set up camp and cooked beans over a small fire. The poor man's meat. Drifter food. Some said beans'd get you across the desert and back. Dead men said a lot of things.”
March 12, 2018
Thank you Dean
Another great story from a great Author! So far I have read all three books and looking forward to the next one.
Another great story from a great Author! So far I have read all three books and looking forward to the next one.
October 27, 2018
Brilliant as always, unexpected twists and turns that keep you riveted to the story.
May 3, 2018
Furiously fun
I liked this series and await the next book. Very Deadlands/Weird West. The Coilhunter is a great character as are all those he hunts.
I liked this series and await the next book. Very Deadlands/Weird West. The Coilhunter is a great character as are all those he hunts.
May 29, 2018
Loved it, looking forward to reading more by this author.
September 11, 2018
Spell check not all
Loved everything but... Proof reading is dead, but it should not be.
The "black cowboy cat."
Not hat, cat... Duh.
Crazy
Loved everything but... Proof reading is dead, but it should not be.
The "black cowboy cat."
Not hat, cat... Duh.
Crazy
January 7, 2019
Love the Coilhunter books!! Each one just gets better and better.
August 18, 2020
Good last book. He started to be more human in this one, not so cold.
August 28, 2024
Another thoroughly entertaining book in a inventive and intriguing series.
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