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Grizzly Killer #6
Smoke on the Water
NATURE IS AN UNFORGIVING MISTRESS, TAKING LIFE AS WELL AS GIVING IT.
Author Lane R Warenski tells a tale full of danger, suspense, intrigue and love in this sixth novel in the bestselling Grizzly Killer series.
Through the winter of 1830-31 Zach Connors and the Shoshone people he is living with, face a brutal force that can end one’s life so suddenly. As life is lost, it is also replaced with a new generation that will grow and learn to survive the dangers of the Rocky Mountain wilderness.
Zach, known throughout the west as Grizzly Killer, along with his growing family and friends face the dangers and fight to protect the ones they love.
Author Lane R Warenski tells a tale full of danger, suspense, intrigue and love in this sixth novel in the bestselling Grizzly Killer series.
Through the winter of 1830-31 Zach Connors and the Shoshone people he is living with, face a brutal force that can end one’s life so suddenly. As life is lost, it is also replaced with a new generation that will grow and learn to survive the dangers of the Rocky Mountain wilderness.
Zach, known throughout the west as Grizzly Killer, along with his growing family and friends face the dangers and fight to protect the ones they love.
225 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2019
About the author
Lane R. Warenski
50 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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January 25, 2020
Very good.
As usual, this part of the series leaves me quite anxious to start the next one right away. Thankfully I am retired and am therefore able to continue reading one installment after the other.
As usual, this part of the series leaves me quite anxious to start the next one right away. Thankfully I am retired and am therefore able to continue reading one installment after the other.
July 9, 2021
Lane Warenski – Grizzly Killer Bk 6 – Smoke on the Water – Reviewed 7-7-21 – Read 7/5/21
Horses stolen – warriors killed – WHO? The giant Grizzly takes all but Grizzly Killer!
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.
On the return trip from St. Louis, everyone learned that Grizzly Killer was to be a father again, Sun Flower finally had her wish granted. With this knowledge, they decided to return to the Shoshone Village to spend the winter. This way Sun Flower would be able to have her baby, and the grandparents would be there to enjoy their grandchild. It was a happy time as Sun Flower and Raven Wing (sisters) did not often have this time with their parents. Not only that but their good friends Ely, Grub, Benny, and Little Dove were also there. It was good to have friends around especially on the day that the Cheyenne raided and stole the village’s horses, a total of about eighty, most of them belonging to Zach. Everyone took off to track and recover the horses, but when Howling Dog was not happy with how things were going, he declared that Grizzly Killer was a coward!
Join Grizzly Killer, his family, and friends in this new adventure and meet his newborn…
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? Oh, my goodness, this has more action than the springs on a buggy! We have the stolen horses, a new baby on the way, a disgruntled young warrior, and so much more. It’s emotional, exciting, interesting, action-packed, a little romantic, and so much more. Lane fills our heads with the sights and wonders of the area along with the enigmatic events. Grizzly Killer and the men of the village work together to overcome the tragic events, pulling everyone closer together as friends. The excitement will overwhelm you and take your breath away. I am off to book seven, “The Painted Skull.”
• ASIN: B07MJCDHBT
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
• Publication Date: 1/30/2019
• File Size: 1348 KB
• Print Length: 225 pages
• Genre: Louis L'Amour Westerns, Western Fiction Classics, Men's Adventure Fiction
Horses stolen – warriors killed – WHO? The giant Grizzly takes all but Grizzly Killer!
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.
On the return trip from St. Louis, everyone learned that Grizzly Killer was to be a father again, Sun Flower finally had her wish granted. With this knowledge, they decided to return to the Shoshone Village to spend the winter. This way Sun Flower would be able to have her baby, and the grandparents would be there to enjoy their grandchild. It was a happy time as Sun Flower and Raven Wing (sisters) did not often have this time with their parents. Not only that but their good friends Ely, Grub, Benny, and Little Dove were also there. It was good to have friends around especially on the day that the Cheyenne raided and stole the village’s horses, a total of about eighty, most of them belonging to Zach. Everyone took off to track and recover the horses, but when Howling Dog was not happy with how things were going, he declared that Grizzly Killer was a coward!
Join Grizzly Killer, his family, and friends in this new adventure and meet his newborn…
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? Oh, my goodness, this has more action than the springs on a buggy! We have the stolen horses, a new baby on the way, a disgruntled young warrior, and so much more. It’s emotional, exciting, interesting, action-packed, a little romantic, and so much more. Lane fills our heads with the sights and wonders of the area along with the enigmatic events. Grizzly Killer and the men of the village work together to overcome the tragic events, pulling everyone closer together as friends. The excitement will overwhelm you and take your breath away. I am off to book seven, “The Painted Skull.”
• ASIN: B07MJCDHBT
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
• Publication Date: 1/30/2019
• File Size: 1348 KB
• Print Length: 225 pages
• Genre: Louis L'Amour Westerns, Western Fiction Classics, Men's Adventure Fiction
April 16, 2019
I have had the opportunity to read all of this outstanding series of unending excitement, and each one is just a little better than the previous ones. Grizzly and his entourage continuously subdue their enemies, whether it is Indians, invasive white settlers, the elements, or the grizzly themselves. This far their defensiveness has been somewhat successful, with minimal losses or significant impact within their ranks. Already have the next sequel ready, and will begin reading it immediately.
These stories are significant representations of the trials and tribulations that faced our forefathers who fought to achieve the impossible to accomplish their goals of a new life in many virgin areas of the old western frontier. Definitely another five star masterpiece by Mr. Warenski, who goes above and beyond in his research to assure his readers complete satisfaction from beginning to end of each exciting new episode of Grizzly and his colleagues.
The characters, and their outstanding storylines, are well thought out, as the author never leaves a stone unturned, during the descriptive episodes from beginning to end. These stories are definitely family-friendly entertainment and every episode is definitely descriptive enough to pacify everyone's most demanding desires. Too, there is enough suspenseful episodes to appease anyone's desired expectations and the camaraderie between this outstanding group of survivors is unbelievably heartwarming experiences!
Definitely recommend this compassionate masterpiece to all readers, regardless of your desired reading pleasure. If you love exciting adventures, romantic relationships, gunfighting, or peacefully romantic relationships, then this series will definitely appease your utmost desires. Failure to read them will, most certainly, be your loss.
These stories are significant representations of the trials and tribulations that faced our forefathers who fought to achieve the impossible to accomplish their goals of a new life in many virgin areas of the old western frontier. Definitely another five star masterpiece by Mr. Warenski, who goes above and beyond in his research to assure his readers complete satisfaction from beginning to end of each exciting new episode of Grizzly and his colleagues.
The characters, and their outstanding storylines, are well thought out, as the author never leaves a stone unturned, during the descriptive episodes from beginning to end. These stories are definitely family-friendly entertainment and every episode is definitely descriptive enough to pacify everyone's most demanding desires. Too, there is enough suspenseful episodes to appease anyone's desired expectations and the camaraderie between this outstanding group of survivors is unbelievably heartwarming experiences!
Definitely recommend this compassionate masterpiece to all readers, regardless of your desired reading pleasure. If you love exciting adventures, romantic relationships, gunfighting, or peacefully romantic relationships, then this series will definitely appease your utmost desires. Failure to read them will, most certainly, be your loss.
February 3, 2019
Three for a good story but...
It was almost a two for the bad grammar, misspelling, misuse of words, improper punctuation. It seems like someone else must have called the author's attention to these problems before this and he must be choosing to ignore them. He needs a good proofreader or a good teacher. I won't be reading any more of him. He ruined a decent story.
It was almost a two for the bad grammar, misspelling, misuse of words, improper punctuation. It seems like someone else must have called the author's attention to these problems before this and he must be choosing to ignore them. He needs a good proofreader or a good teacher. I won't be reading any more of him. He ruined a decent story.
May 11, 2024
Fabulous storyline! The writing is so great that I feel like I'm living in an Indian Village, traveling to major hunts and attending ceremonial events. Zach and his family, along with close friends, are spending the winter months in the Shoshone village. The common goal is to survive the freezing temperatures, hunt enough food for all and see that newborn babies live. Jimbo, the huge dog that accompanies Zach and his group, plays a major part in all their lives. In fact, new puppies are born. While a huge grizzly kills, and many are threatened, the hunt is on to eliminate this great enemy. Not only has this grizzly killed hunters and horses, but it captured a young girl right out of her bed. This book is a thriller with plans to rid the area of the grizzly, but also, new babies, new puppies and new loves are found. This is an amazing series.
May 23, 2019
"A Great Old Frontier Story"
This is another old western story that is certainly enjoyable to read. It's a saga of man vs. nature. It depicts the hard times of our forefathers as they moved west in the old days. Trail blazer Zach has married a Shoshone woman, Sun Flower, living within the tribal village. He also has another native wife and child, but Sun Flower after a few years has not become pregnant. Now she finally is. There is a huge grizzly bear in the area as well as someone stealing tribal horses. Zach has his challenges and the tribe totally supports him and helps him. A great story to be read at night at a campfire as descriptions are amazing and historical facts. Highly recommend.
This is another old western story that is certainly enjoyable to read. It's a saga of man vs. nature. It depicts the hard times of our forefathers as they moved west in the old days. Trail blazer Zach has married a Shoshone woman, Sun Flower, living within the tribal village. He also has another native wife and child, but Sun Flower after a few years has not become pregnant. Now she finally is. There is a huge grizzly bear in the area as well as someone stealing tribal horses. Zach has his challenges and the tribe totally supports him and helps him. A great story to be read at night at a campfire as descriptions are amazing and historical facts. Highly recommend.
February 15, 2019
Family is sacred.
Another excellent book with a continuing plot that holds your interest and is historically accurate. If you enjoy stories about the life and times of the Mountain Men and Native American people that is historically accurate then this series is a excellent choice. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading every book in this series and highly recommend reading these books!
Another excellent book with a continuing plot that holds your interest and is historically accurate. If you enjoy stories about the life and times of the Mountain Men and Native American people that is historically accurate then this series is a excellent choice. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading every book in this series and highly recommend reading these books!
January 30, 2019
A Master Early Frontier Story Tells!
Warenski has a most enjoyable manner of taking readers on a realistic journey back to the early frontier through the eyes of lovable characters. Readers will enjoy a blend of potentially fatal challenges, survival and unbreakable friendship bonds. Only a gifted writer can keep readers so engrossed.
Warenski has a most enjoyable manner of taking readers on a realistic journey back to the early frontier through the eyes of lovable characters. Readers will enjoy a blend of potentially fatal challenges, survival and unbreakable friendship bonds. Only a gifted writer can keep readers so engrossed.
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February 28, 2019
Silver Grizzly
I thoroughly enjoy this whole series of Grizzly Killer. Lane has built the stories with such heart, there's adventure, education, compassion and joy in each of the books. This book was sadder than the others due to so many deaths within the village. Looking forward to the next book.
I thoroughly enjoy this whole series of Grizzly Killer. Lane has built the stories with such heart, there's adventure, education, compassion and joy in each of the books. This book was sadder than the others due to so many deaths within the village. Looking forward to the next book.
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May 19, 2020Grizzly Killer: series #6
I will say again this is one of the most exciting and adventurous series I have read in a long while. Nothing is predictable in the take by Lane R. Warenski. Grizzly Killer, Running Wild along with their family and friends all work together for the good of the whole, not just one. You will not be disappointed. Looking forward to book #7.
I will say again this is one of the most exciting and adventurous series I have read in a long while. Nothing is predictable in the take by Lane R. Warenski. Grizzly Killer, Running Wild along with their family and friends all work together for the good of the whole, not just one. You will not be disappointed. Looking forward to book #7.
January 14, 2024
A good and adventurous story of life in the wild.
The author has written a most exciting and interesting story of the hard life in the wild during the cold winters in the mountains as they not only have to concourse the extreme cold but have to a killer grizzly bear. A story full of adventure and heroics.
The author has written a most exciting and interesting story of the hard life in the wild during the cold winters in the mountains as they not only have to concourse the extreme cold but have to a killer grizzly bear. A story full of adventure and heroics.
January 31, 2019
This is just an excellent book just like the rest of the series was. Great writing and wonderful story telling keep you wanting more. Very hard book to put down. I can't wait for another book in the series to be introduced. I received an advance copy for an honest review.
February 1, 2019
Good five star!
Another excellent book by Lane Warenski. I have read most of the Grizzly Killer series and enjoyed reading them all. You can't make a a better chose than any of his books.
Another excellent book by Lane Warenski. I have read most of the Grizzly Killer series and enjoyed reading them all. You can't make a a better chose than any of his books.
February 8, 2019
Grizzly killer
A great series of books that gives you a life of trapping,fighting, eating, having babies, and hunting. What a great flow of action and adventure..I hope the stories Wil continue and that we can live in the new village with them.
A great series of books that gives you a life of trapping,fighting, eating, having babies, and hunting. What a great flow of action and adventure..I hope the stories Wil continue and that we can live in the new village with them.
February 18, 2019
Another very good read in this series
Loved this book and I anxiously await the next installment. The way the author writes at times makes the reader feel like he’s reading non-fiction instead of a novel. Non stop action as always.
Loved this book and I anxiously await the next installment. The way the author writes at times makes the reader feel like he’s reading non-fiction instead of a novel. Non stop action as always.
February 19, 2019
Awesome
Another great episode. Read it from start to finish without putting it down. Can’t wait for the next adventure. What a wonderful world we have lost with the taming of the wilderness.
Another great episode. Read it from start to finish without putting it down. Can’t wait for the next adventure. What a wonderful world we have lost with the taming of the wilderness.
March 23, 2019
Review of 'Smoke On The Water' a Grizzly Killer Novel by John
This is the 6th book in the Grizzly Killer series that I've read and I thought it not to as good as the first 5. I thought there not as much violence as the first five. I still liked the book.
This is the 6th book in the Grizzly Killer series that I've read and I thought it not to as good as the first 5. I thought there not as much violence as the first five. I still liked the book.
April 7, 2019
The saga continues...
Not just simply telling a story, we are carried alongside the mighty mountain man, Grizzly Killer, sharing the good with the bad as he lives life to the fullest with his family and friends. Thank you Mr Warenski!
Not just simply telling a story, we are carried alongside the mighty mountain man, Grizzly Killer, sharing the good with the bad as he lives life to the fullest with his family and friends. Thank you Mr Warenski!
May 29, 2020
A great read
I'm loving this series by Lane R Warenski. The characters live and breathe. I can almost smell the bear and feel the fear.
I'm still disgusted with Wolfpack Publishing for their failure to provide editors.
I'm loving this series by Lane R Warenski. The characters live and breathe. I can almost smell the bear and feel the fear.
I'm still disgusted with Wolfpack Publishing for their failure to provide editors.
March 15, 2021
Grizzly Trouble & More
A great addition to this series! Action, animals, danger, cultural anthropology and more all rolled into fast paced yarn. Looking forward to more in this series!
A great addition to this series! Action, animals, danger, cultural anthropology and more all rolled into fast paced yarn. Looking forward to more in this series!
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March 30, 2021Excellent!!
The action and scenes of daily life sounded real, it was as I was there in the middle of everything. I like the idea of an actual village at his place. But he needs a blacksmith there. Imagine hauling an anvil that far!
The action and scenes of daily life sounded real, it was as I was there in the middle of everything. I like the idea of an actual village at his place. But he needs a blacksmith there. Imagine hauling an anvil that far!
August 30, 2021
5 Stars
Zack and his friends and family winter in the Shoshone village waiting for the birth of Sunflower's baby. Life gets dangerous when a man eating grizzly is stalking the village.
Zack and his friends and family winter in the Shoshone village waiting for the birth of Sunflower's baby. Life gets dangerous when a man eating grizzly is stalking the village.
August 12, 2023
Wonderful writing!
Incredibly good series! What amazing writing and discrimination of the beautiful places this series takes you to! It's hard not to start the next one even if it's at the end of a long day.
Incredibly good series! What amazing writing and discrimination of the beautiful places this series takes you to! It's hard not to start the next one even if it's at the end of a long day.
February 3, 2019
Outstanding!
Very good for you guys who love good and moral values,plus really exciting times.Great job with this story.Great from start to finish!
Very good for you guys who love good and moral values,plus really exciting times.Great job with this story.Great from start to finish!
February 11, 2019
Great book s
I really enjoyed the books and wish for more. Thank you keep on writing I'll be watching for more.
Soon I hope!
I really enjoyed the books and wish for more. Thank you keep on writing I'll be watching for more.
Soon I hope!
February 24, 2019
All five
I have read all 5 of Grizzly Killer series and each one is the best. Lane has grown the families and kept them in character. I hope he keeps the series going.
I have read all 5 of Grizzly Killer series and each one is the best. Lane has grown the families and kept them in character. I hope he keeps the series going.
February 27, 2019
Loved the story and the word pictures painted by Lane Warenski. I h ave read all Warenski works and they are always great.
April 6, 2019
Book six grizzly killer
I have enjoyed this series of western books a lot. The author describes the country well and is a good story teller
I have enjoyed this series of western books a lot. The author describes the country well and is a good story teller
April 12, 2019
Honestly, the stories keep getting better and better. It’s amazing anyone survived. The perils were horrendous.
April 29, 2019
Good!
Interesting and exciting with a good plot and real-like characters. It could had been edited better. I did not put the book down after I began reading.
Interesting and exciting with a good plot and real-like characters. It could had been edited better. I did not put the book down after I began reading.
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