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Grizzly Killer #12
Grizzly Killer: Hell on the Horizon
THE 12TH JOURNEY OF THE BEST-SELLING GRIZZLY KILLER SERIES.
Fall of 1833 – Zach Connors, his partners and friends are in the middle of their trapping season when a call for help finds them. Three young Bannock hunters have disappeared from their hunting party. The Bannock hunters are many days travel from their homeland, in country they do not know.
Zach, better known as Grizzly Killer, and his partners heed the call for help. They put away their traps and leave their families behind as they search for the lost boys, not realizing that the search would lead them hundreds of miles from their home into unfamiliar lands and against ruthless enemy warriors. They wonder, as they crest each new horizon, what kind of hell they will find…
“Lane R Warenski does a fabulous job of recreating the life, danger, beauty and heroism of the western mountain man.”
Fall of 1833 – Zach Connors, his partners and friends are in the middle of their trapping season when a call for help finds them. Three young Bannock hunters have disappeared from their hunting party. The Bannock hunters are many days travel from their homeland, in country they do not know.
Zach, better known as Grizzly Killer, and his partners heed the call for help. They put away their traps and leave their families behind as they search for the lost boys, not realizing that the search would lead them hundreds of miles from their home into unfamiliar lands and against ruthless enemy warriors. They wonder, as they crest each new horizon, what kind of hell they will find…
“Lane R Warenski does a fabulous job of recreating the life, danger, beauty and heroism of the western mountain man.”
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 20, 2021
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 31, 2021
FRUSTRATED AND BORED TO TEARS
As I began to read Grizzly Killer: Hell On The Horizon, I was enjoying the story. However, as I approached the halfway mark in the book I realized Mr Warenski was going to drag this one encounter out for the entire length of the book. (By that point I was FRUSTRATED AND BORED TO TEARS.) Think about it. Grizzly Killer and his Partners were chasing a group of savages that had women and small children in tow to sell as slaves in Mexico. Also the savages were "having their way" with the women and older female children. Yet, Grizzly Killer and his band of warriors chased this group several weeks and hundreds of miles they could never get close enough to see them until the reader is well over 80 percent of the way through the book. Every previous Grizzly Killer book has been packed with adventure and action that has kept me on the edge of my seat. But not "Hell On The Horizon." This book leaves an opening for another book to follow. Although, if it's anything like this one, it'll be the last Grizzly Killer book I'll be reading.
And, OBTW, wasn't impressed with the proofreaders work. There were more overall grammatical errors in this book than any other book I've ever read. And I'm in my 60's.
As I began to read Grizzly Killer: Hell On The Horizon, I was enjoying the story. However, as I approached the halfway mark in the book I realized Mr Warenski was going to drag this one encounter out for the entire length of the book. (By that point I was FRUSTRATED AND BORED TO TEARS.) Think about it. Grizzly Killer and his Partners were chasing a group of savages that had women and small children in tow to sell as slaves in Mexico. Also the savages were "having their way" with the women and older female children. Yet, Grizzly Killer and his band of warriors chased this group several weeks and hundreds of miles they could never get close enough to see them until the reader is well over 80 percent of the way through the book. Every previous Grizzly Killer book has been packed with adventure and action that has kept me on the edge of my seat. But not "Hell On The Horizon." This book leaves an opening for another book to follow. Although, if it's anything like this one, it'll be the last Grizzly Killer book I'll be reading.
And, OBTW, wasn't impressed with the proofreaders work. There were more overall grammatical errors in this book than any other book I've ever read. And I'm in my 60's.
October 30, 2024
Great book!!!
I enjoyed this book as I have enjoyed all of the books by this either and this cast of people!!!
I enjoyed this book as I have enjoyed all of the books by this either and this cast of people!!!
January 29, 2021
Sorry its finished left me wanting so much more
I love this author he became my addiction, once read first book could not stop till I read them all. He invites you to live a part of our past True or fiction doesn't matter I felt that I was. The storyline the scenery and people all seemed so real. He has a magical way of drawing you in
I love this author he became my addiction, once read first book could not stop till I read them all. He invites you to live a part of our past True or fiction doesn't matter I felt that I was. The storyline the scenery and people all seemed so real. He has a magical way of drawing you in
July 9, 2021
Lane Warenski – Grizzly Killer Bk 12 – Hell on the Horizon – Reviewed 7-7-21 – Read 7/6-7/21
While searching for his brother, one man finds himself, as he learns from the Grizzly Killer.
The Indians gave Zach Conners the name Grizzly Killer. His name and the 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 the necklace around his neck.
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 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, the twins, Little Moon and Jack, Buffalo Heart, and his wife Meadow Lark.
We are now in the fall of 1833 and Ely, Grub, Benny, and Little Dove are now living in the village of Grizzly Killer. This is the prime season for the beaver, and all of the men are working to get their plews for the exchange of supplies for the coming year. While the men were out trapping, the women were alone when a Bannock hunting party arrived at the village. They wanted to know if anyone had seen three of their young hunters. The women did not know if they were friendly or not even though they had not seemed aggressive. But, when one of the warriors, Growling Bear, saw Zach and Running Wolf he panicked and grabbed Raven Wing, holding her in front of him as a shield. The leader White Crow yelled to leave the women alone, but it was too late for Growling Bear, Little Dove was already swinging a heavy black iron frying pan and hit him in the back of the head. When the dust settled and Zach and the others realized that there was no danger, they decided that they could not turn the men away without giving them help in finding the missing young hunters.
Join Grizzly Bear, Jimbo, and his friends/partners as they join the Bannocks in their search…
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 numerous 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? This was a very emotional read, unfortunately, the storyline spells out something very common to happen in the lives of countless, not just Native Americans but other nationalities too. It was not just the renegade Indians that did this but unscrupulous men from everywhere. Slaves were a commodity that brought in big bucks or trade goods. Lots of women ended up in Mexico not just back then but even today as sex slaves. The sex traffic is not only women but also children, it is sickening to think of this happening to anyone, no matter who they are. Lane does an excellent job in the descriptions and details. I wish there were more men like Zach Conners, Running Wolf, Ely, and Benny. This is the last book that I needed to read to complete the series up to date, If you are like me, you cannot wait to read the next adventure after book thirteen, “Sacred Ground.”
• ASIN: B08PDWG6NB
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
• Publication Date: 1/20/2021
• File Size: 4254 KB
• Print Length: 268 pages
• Genre: Classic American Fiction, Western Fiction Classics, Westerns
While searching for his brother, one man finds himself, as he learns from the Grizzly Killer.
The Indians gave Zach Conners the name Grizzly Killer. His name and the 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 the necklace around his neck.
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 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, the twins, Little Moon and Jack, Buffalo Heart, and his wife Meadow Lark.
We are now in the fall of 1833 and Ely, Grub, Benny, and Little Dove are now living in the village of Grizzly Killer. This is the prime season for the beaver, and all of the men are working to get their plews for the exchange of supplies for the coming year. While the men were out trapping, the women were alone when a Bannock hunting party arrived at the village. They wanted to know if anyone had seen three of their young hunters. The women did not know if they were friendly or not even though they had not seemed aggressive. But, when one of the warriors, Growling Bear, saw Zach and Running Wolf he panicked and grabbed Raven Wing, holding her in front of him as a shield. The leader White Crow yelled to leave the women alone, but it was too late for Growling Bear, Little Dove was already swinging a heavy black iron frying pan and hit him in the back of the head. When the dust settled and Zach and the others realized that there was no danger, they decided that they could not turn the men away without giving them help in finding the missing young hunters.
Join Grizzly Bear, Jimbo, and his friends/partners as they join the Bannocks in their search…
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 numerous 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? This was a very emotional read, unfortunately, the storyline spells out something very common to happen in the lives of countless, not just Native Americans but other nationalities too. It was not just the renegade Indians that did this but unscrupulous men from everywhere. Slaves were a commodity that brought in big bucks or trade goods. Lots of women ended up in Mexico not just back then but even today as sex slaves. The sex traffic is not only women but also children, it is sickening to think of this happening to anyone, no matter who they are. Lane does an excellent job in the descriptions and details. I wish there were more men like Zach Conners, Running Wolf, Ely, and Benny. This is the last book that I needed to read to complete the series up to date, If you are like me, you cannot wait to read the next adventure after book thirteen, “Sacred Ground.”
• ASIN: B08PDWG6NB
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
• Publication Date: 1/20/2021
• File Size: 4254 KB
• Print Length: 268 pages
• Genre: Classic American Fiction, Western Fiction Classics, Westerns
January 22, 2021
I feel fortunate having had the opportunity to read all of the Grizzly Killer series, but this one is the best, this far! Already looking forward to the next exciting adventure of Grizzly Killer, and his outstanding associates as they continuously fulfill my utmost desires in old American western extravaganzas!
Never a problem awarding five stars to any of Mr. Warenski's superbly written western exploits and this one definitely leaves no stone unturned from beginning to end! Grizzly goes above and beyond as he follows some renegade Indians, who capture children making slaves out of them. After they sexual abuse these young girls, and physically abuse the boys, some being killed, they will sell or trade, the survivors!
Outstanding storylines throughout this compelling western folklore masterpiece, and the Author's successful descriptive selections of characters are unsurpassed in their ongoing commanding assignments from beginning to end!
Be sure to give yourself time to read this compassionately motivated story, as you will find yourselves unable to lay the book down until the final paragraph has been read. Even you non-western enthusiasts will enjoy following Grizzly, and his followers, in their commanding assignments throughout these polarizing events of unending excitement! Your loss If you don't try this compelling western folklore extravaganza!!!😃
Never a problem awarding five stars to any of Mr. Warenski's superbly written western exploits and this one definitely leaves no stone unturned from beginning to end! Grizzly goes above and beyond as he follows some renegade Indians, who capture children making slaves out of them. After they sexual abuse these young girls, and physically abuse the boys, some being killed, they will sell or trade, the survivors!
Outstanding storylines throughout this compelling western folklore masterpiece, and the Author's successful descriptive selections of characters are unsurpassed in their ongoing commanding assignments from beginning to end!
Be sure to give yourself time to read this compassionately motivated story, as you will find yourselves unable to lay the book down until the final paragraph has been read. Even you non-western enthusiasts will enjoy following Grizzly, and his followers, in their commanding assignments throughout these polarizing events of unending excitement! Your loss If you don't try this compelling western folklore extravaganza!!!😃
April 18, 2021
Entire series
I've read over 350 books through my kindle. This entire Grizzly Killer series is by far the best series I've ever read. The descriptions in these books made me feel like I was actually there. The only thing bad about these books I will say was whoever the proof reader was before they were published needs to do a better job. The first two or three were pretty clean but the misspelled and unneeded words were worse towards the last book.
I've read over 350 books through my kindle. This entire Grizzly Killer series is by far the best series I've ever read. The descriptions in these books made me feel like I was actually there. The only thing bad about these books I will say was whoever the proof reader was before they were published needs to do a better job. The first two or three were pretty clean but the misspelled and unneeded words were worse towards the last book.
May 9, 2021
The Saga continues on......
Once again Lane Warenski takes us on another adventure of Grizzly Killer and all his friends , as they help some Bannock warriors find three of their missing children. As always, this is a wonderful exciting story of the Saga of Grizzly Killer. Will everyone of the men make it back home? You have to read the book to find out. I can never get enough of the Grizzly Killer stories.
Once again Lane Warenski takes us on another adventure of Grizzly Killer and all his friends , as they help some Bannock warriors find three of their missing children. As always, this is a wonderful exciting story of the Saga of Grizzly Killer. Will everyone of the men make it back home? You have to read the book to find out. I can never get enough of the Grizzly Killer stories.
June 15, 2021
Thank you
I just have to thank the author Mr. Warenski for the Grizzly Killer series. I have read this series 3 times and am excited there is a new book!!. This book series has everything I want in a book, mountain men, Indians, battles, surviving wild animals attacks, on and on and on. I am retired now and my favorite part of the day is getting up before the sun get myself a cup of coffee and your books. Thank you again for my hours and hours of enjoyment.
I just have to thank the author Mr. Warenski for the Grizzly Killer series. I have read this series 3 times and am excited there is a new book!!. This book series has everything I want in a book, mountain men, Indians, battles, surviving wild animals attacks, on and on and on. I am retired now and my favorite part of the day is getting up before the sun get myself a cup of coffee and your books. Thank you again for my hours and hours of enjoyment.
January 24, 2022
It was definitely hell
This volume of the Grizzly Killer series was definitely hell. The entire book is about the lose of a young Bannock boy who had left to search for game and become warriors. They get lost, one is captured by slave trading Indians and Grizzly Killer and a band of men go one the trail to rescue the boy. Page after page of the chase 200+ pages and it doesn't end with this book. If you love detail you will love this installment.
This volume of the Grizzly Killer series was definitely hell. The entire book is about the lose of a young Bannock boy who had left to search for game and become warriors. They get lost, one is captured by slave trading Indians and Grizzly Killer and a band of men go one the trail to rescue the boy. Page after page of the chase 200+ pages and it doesn't end with this book. If you love detail you will love this installment.
September 24, 2023
Another unreadable book
I thought this was a trapping hunting series not a kid fantasy book. The kid star knows everything before it even happens. The Author dwells too much on his character wives being beautiful. And on Zach being such a wonderful perfect person All the time give it a rest. Little bit of a man crush on your own character. Dw
I thought this was a trapping hunting series not a kid fantasy book. The kid star knows everything before it even happens. The Author dwells too much on his character wives being beautiful. And on Zach being such a wonderful perfect person All the time give it a rest. Little bit of a man crush on your own character. Dw
January 21, 2021
I LOVE Grisly Killer.
No man could be that perfect but....
I truly enjoy these books except for the grammatical, punctuation and downright wrong words. Email it to meand i will happily proofread it for you!!!!
No man could be that perfect but....
I truly enjoy these books except for the grammatical, punctuation and downright wrong words. Email it to meand i will happily proofread it for you!!!!
January 28, 2021
Grizzly Killer
Another fascinating story in the Grizzly Killer series! These books are full of adventure, thrills, action, love, heroism, friendships and more! A great story that you can't put down!!
Another fascinating story in the Grizzly Killer series! These books are full of adventure, thrills, action, love, heroism, friendships and more! A great story that you can't put down!!
January 29, 2021
Outstanding Tale
This kind of book makes me believe I was born 150 years too late. I know these books are fiction but I often wonder what it was like back then. Anyway, good job of writing this story.
This kind of book makes me believe I was born 150 years too late. I know these books are fiction but I often wonder what it was like back then. Anyway, good job of writing this story.
February 1, 2021
I highly recommend this book!
Lane R. Watermelon is one of the best writers of historically accurate Western series books and he has written another great Grizzly Killer book. If you enjoy reading historically accurate Western books then I highly recommend this book.
Lane R. Watermelon is one of the best writers of historically accurate Western series books and he has written another great Grizzly Killer book. If you enjoy reading historically accurate Western books then I highly recommend this book.
February 13, 2021
My favorite series
Once again another adventure for Grizzly killer with his family of Indians and mountain men kept me entertained. I’m already looking forward to the next release.
Once again another adventure for Grizzly killer with his family of Indians and mountain men kept me entertained. I’m already looking forward to the next release.
March 14, 2021
Excellent series
Read all 12, I assume and hope there's more to follow.
I had thought of trail of the vanished but the synopsis didn't appeal.
I've previously read some time shift western stories and just not my type of read.
Read all 12, I assume and hope there's more to follow.
I had thought of trail of the vanished but the synopsis didn't appeal.
I've previously read some time shift western stories and just not my type of read.
April 30, 2021
Grizzly Killer protects his friends
Another wonderful story, Mr. Warenski! I get so deeply involved in your wonderful tales that I lose all track of time and place. You bring a lot of pleasure to all and I thank you deeply!
Another wonderful story, Mr. Warenski! I get so deeply involved in your wonderful tales that I lose all track of time and place. You bring a lot of pleasure to all and I thank you deeply!
May 11, 2021
Grizzly Killer He'll on the Horizon
This author keeps you on the the edge of your seat from beginning to end. There is never a dull moment. He is exciting and carefully draws you into each new adventure
This author keeps you on the the edge of your seat from beginning to end. There is never a dull moment. He is exciting and carefully draws you into each new adventure
January 6, 2022
5 Stars
When four Bancock warriors come into the village of Grizzly Killer, Zack and his partners join them to hunt for three lost boys. The search takes much longer than anyone expected as one of the boys had been captured by Ute slavers.
When four Bancock warriors come into the village of Grizzly Killer, Zack and his partners join them to hunt for three lost boys. The search takes much longer than anyone expected as one of the boys had been captured by Ute slavers.
March 10, 2022
To new friends...
It was nice seeing the way Jimbo, Luna and Thunder worked together on their own to help Grizzly Killer along with friends old and new rescue the ones abducted to be sold into slavery. Amazing read
It was nice seeing the way Jimbo, Luna and Thunder worked together on their own to help Grizzly Killer along with friends old and new rescue the ones abducted to be sold into slavery. Amazing read
November 8, 2022
Grizzly Killer: Hell On The Horizon
Again yet another well written story about the great Grizzly Killer and his family and friends. I don't know how the author can weave all the wonderful books in this series.
Again yet another well written story about the great Grizzly Killer and his family and friends. I don't know how the author can weave all the wonderful books in this series.
August 16, 2023
What a good story!
Once again this series has surprised me, it's amazing that you can read this many books and still get lost in them! I'm sorry to see that Jimbo is still gray or could he be getting old enough to lose his solid black coat? I really loved the way this one ended!
Once again this series has surprised me, it's amazing that you can read this many books and still get lost in them! I'm sorry to see that Jimbo is still gray or could he be getting old enough to lose his solid black coat? I really loved the way this one ended!
September 21, 2025
Grizzly Killer
Once again another 5 Star rating for this exceptional storyline from this Amazing Author's Book!! I love each and everyone of his books about Grizzly Killer and his amazing Friends!
Once again another 5 Star rating for this exceptional storyline from this Amazing Author's Book!! I love each and everyone of his books about Grizzly Killer and his amazing Friends!
January 25, 2021
Love reading about the Uintas and Wasatch.
The lands of Grizzly Killer hold a special place in my heart. Lane describes them beautifully. Can't wait for the next book.
The lands of Grizzly Killer hold a special place in my heart. Lane describes them beautifully. Can't wait for the next book.
January 27, 2021
Very good book!
Always like to read about Zach Connors "Grizzly Killed" . Like that he has a family and protects them with all he has. great Book!
Always like to read about Zach Connors "Grizzly Killed" . Like that he has a family and protects them with all he has. great Book!
January 29, 2021
I read the book and thought it was a very good writing , and I will let others now how I liked it . Thank you very much .
January 29, 2021
Brilliant as ever
I thoroughly enjoy all the books in this series can't wait for the next instalment of Grizzly Killer and his family
I thoroughly enjoy all the books in this series can't wait for the next instalment of Grizzly Killer and his family
February 7, 2021
Excellent read!
Excellent read! Very well written, with just a few blips. Would reCommend! Will cause bingh reading. Very hard to put down.
Excellent read! Very well written, with just a few blips. Would reCommend! Will cause bingh reading. Very hard to put down.
February 10, 2021
Huge improvement
Big difference from your last book which had way too much repetition. This one was very good. I enjoyed it very much.
Big difference from your last book which had way too much repetition. This one was very good. I enjoyed it very much.
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February 23, 2021Excellent book
I !oved this book enjoyed it very much kept my attention can't wait to read the next one would recommend this to anyone
I !oved this book enjoyed it very much kept my attention can't wait to read the next one would recommend this to anyone
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