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Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail

A Pioneer Western Adventure

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Series Description

Embark on a harrowing trek across the rugged American frontier in 1850. Your wagon awaits, and the windswept wilderness calls. This epic western adventure will test the mettle of even the bravest souls.

Dorcas Moon and her family set forth in search of opportunity and a brighter future. Yet, what awaits them is a relentless gauntlet of life-threatening challenges: miserable weather, ravenous insects, scorching sunburns, and unforgiving terrain. It's not merely a battle for survival but a test of their unity and sanity.

 

Amidst the chaos, Dorcas faces ceaseless trials: her husband's unending bickering, her daughter's descent into madness, and the ever-present danger of lethal rattlesnakes, intensifying the peril with each step. The specter of death looms large, with diseases spreading and the eerie howls of rabid wolves piercing the night. Will the haunting image of wolves desecrating a grave push Dorcas over the edge?

 

With each mile, the migration poses a haunting question: Who will endure the relentless quest to cross the continent, and who will leave their bones to rest beside the trail? The pathway is bordered by graves, a chilling reminder of the steep cost of dreams.

 

A Grave Every Mile marks the commencement of an unforgettable saga. Start reading Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail now to immerse yourself in an expedition where every decision carries the weight of life, death, and the pursuit of a brighter future along the Oregon Trail.

Praise for Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail

Editorial Reviews

"This colossal work harkens back to the grand Western atmosphere reminiscent of McMurtry's Lonesome Dove." — The Historical Fiction Company 

"His memorable characters warm the heart, excite the conscience, and will often take readers by surprise." — Chanticleer Book Reviews 

"Skillfully guided readers on an epic journey that excites the imagination and pushes the limits of suspense. Compelling from the first book all the way through to this incredible end of the trail." — Chanticleer Book Reviews ★★★★★

"A captivating narrative that sweeps you into the story and keeps you hooked... a series I won't be forgetting for a very long time. I highly recommend." — The Coffee Pot Book Club ★★★★★

"Takes you walking alongside those wagons, makes you feel the sun, the rain, the howling wind, and the incessant insects." — Historical Fiction Reviews ★★★★★

"A reading binge that rivals any Netflix offering." — The Historical Fiction Company ★★★★½

Honors

2023 Chanticleer International Book Awards — Grand Prize, Book Series

2025 Laramie Book Awards — Grand Prize, A Grave Every Mile

#1 Amazon Bestseller — Frontier & Pioneer Western Fiction, A Grave Every Mile, June 2024

Book Excellence Awards — Winner, Western Category

The Coffee Pot Book Club Book of the Year Awards

     Silver Medal (Rolling Home)

     Honorable Mention (Snarling Wolf & A Grave Every Mile)

Reader Reviews

"Read it cover to cover — I didn't get to bed until 3:30 am. Some books are too good to put down." — Goodreads reader ★★★★★

"I felt like I was there with all the characters, seeing through their eyes, experiencing the hardships and beauty of this new country." — Goodreads reader ★★★★★

"I lived with these people for the duration. Willing their suffering and pain to end while at the same time hoping the books will not end. I feel like I've lost my pals." — Goodreads reader ★★★★★

"I read all five books in six days. Could not put it down." — Goodreads reader ★★★★★

"You will find yourself glued to the pages, feeling as if you were traveling the famous Oregon Trail right along beside the characters." — Goodreads reader ★★★★★

Want More?

They survived The Oregon Trail. Now, can they survive the harsh realities of frontier life?

 

A Pioneer Christmas Beyond the Oregon Trail is a bonus novella, featuring Dorcas Moon and her family. The hardships continue. Dorcas thinks Christmas is a luxury they can't afford. Discover the magic of a good old-fashioned holiday on the frontier.

The Frontier Adventures of Alvah Nye pick up where Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail ends. Alvah and his brothers of the trail adventure forth in a new collection of frontier fiction.

Get started with Return to Independence. And don't be a stranger. Come on ahead with Alvah Nye into the 1850s.

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