Wes Crowley and Otis "Mac" McFadden are teenagers in Watson, a town north of Amarillo in the heart of the traditional Comanche homeland. An impressive group of Texas Rangers ride in to the local livery stable to swap horses. After he overhears the Ranger corporal's description of Iron Bear and his trespasses, and Mac decides on the spot he has to join the Rangers.The Rise of a Warrior is the first prequel and Book 1 in the Wes Crowley novel series. Although the titles eventually will be arranged chronologically, each is a stand-alone novel. In The Rise of a Warrior, Wes Crowley and Otis "Mac" McFadden are teenagers in Watson, Texas, a town some distance north of Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle and the heart of Comancheria, the traditional Comanche homeland. An impressive group of Texas Rangers ride in to the local livery stable to swap horses. To convince the owner of the livery stable of the necessity of the trade, the ranking Ranger, Corporal Connolly, describes in detail what the Comanches are capable of when they raid. A few minutes later the Rangers ride out on fresh mounts. The corporal nods at Mac on their way out of town, and Mac decides on the spot he has to join the Rangers. Wes goes along for the ride. What else should a partner do? At what is eventually dubbed The Battle of Boquillas Draw, the Rangers take down one of the more dangerous renegade Comanche war chiefs and all but one of his raiding party. But that one is unique among the Comanches. He bears the sacred number in his name and is destined to become one of the greatest Comanche war chiefs ever known... at the ripe old age of fourteen. Come along to witness the advent of Wes and Mac as Texas Rangers, and the rise of a Comanche warrior, Four Crows.

Between Books 2 and 3 of the 12-volume Wes Crowley saga, there's a 15-year gap. This is the second book that sets out to fill that gap. Hence, the Wes Crowley Gap Series. The comancheros in the northwest corner of the Texas panhandle are planning something big. But even as they plan, someone is wreaking havoc on farms southwest of Amarillo. The MO is the same, as is the signature, but can it be the same groups? Can Wes and the other Rangers stop the apparent widespread outbreak of savagery? Perhaps with the help of a new deputy sheriff. Her name is Susan May, and she's only too eager to help. If you've ever dreamed of riding wild on a good horse in a just cause, this is the series for you. Saddle up and come along!

Between Books 2 and 3 of the 12-volume Wes Crowley saga, there's a 15-year gap. This is the fifth book that sets out to fill that gap. Hence, the Wes Crowley Gap Series. Much more about Four Crows, the young Comanche war chief; Red Hawk, the old Comanche chief and brother of Four Crows' mentor, Iron Bear; Rafe Wilkins and other outlaws; and Francisco "Paco" Messina, the most dangerous and wily of the comancheros. Enter Carmen Morales, who, with the help of the Texas Rangers of Company D, Amarillo, Texas, tries to set a lot of things right. Will Rafe Wilkins be able to leave the old life behind? Will Carmen Morales successfully rid herself of Paco Messina? Will the Rangers make yet another sweep through the easternmost reaches of the New Mexico Territory? If you've ever dreamed of riding wild on a good horse in a just cause, this is the series for you. Saddle up and come along!

Between Books 2 and 3 of the 12-volume Wes Crowley saga, there's a 15-year gap. This is the sixth book that sets out to fill that gap. Hence, the Wes Crowley Gap Series.This is also the origin novel for the Wes Crowley Santa Fe sub-series. I don't know how many stories will emerge from this diversion.In this book, the Texas Rangers of Company D, Amarillo Texas, will meet an old friend of their captain, Major General (retired) Lew Wallace, the recently appointed governor of the New Mexico Territory.The governor, it turns out, has a favor to ask of his old friend. But if Captain Wilson grants the favor, how will that affect the Amarillo company and the Rangers within it, including Wes and Mac? What difference will it make to the Rangers' enemies, most notably the Comanche war chief Four Crows and the desperate comanchero, Francisco "Paco" Messina? And most importantly, what effect will it have on the Territory's march toward eventual statehood?If...

Between Books 2 and 3 of the 12-volume Wes Crowley saga, there's a 15-year gap. This is the fourth book that sets out to fill that gap. Hence, the Wes Crowley Gap Series.Wes has come to learn that doing the right thing doesn't always mean doing what's strictly, or even marginally, legal. But then, the guiding prinicpal of his life is "Upright is not a matter of degree." Sometimes you have to go far afield to uphold that principal. And sometimes the boss decides to ride alongside you.If you've ever dreamed of riding wild on a good horse in a just cause, this is the series for you. Saddle up and come along!

Wes Crowley has served a tour as a deputy US marshal at the convenience of Governor Lew Wallace in Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory.The assignment was supposed to last for six months. But as things led to other things, it stretched to almost a year.He misses the high plains of Amarillo Texas and his friends.Not only his lifelong partner, Otis "Mac" McFadden and the other Texas Rangers in Company D, but his other friends as well:The old telegrapher, Sam Pencilman. Manuel Ortega, owner and operator of the Amarillo Inn. Ramón Sanchez, owner of Sanchez Livery Stable.He's longed to end his tenure as a deputy US marshal and head home for months. But can he leave behind Rose Padilla, the very special friend who owns Rosy's Kiva Café in Santa Fe?He has time to consider his options, but not much time. There's a major skirmish building in the eastern side of the New Mexico Territory. Maybe after that he'll have time...

Between Books 2 and 3 of the 12-volume Wes Crowley saga, there's a 15-year gap. This is the seventh book that works toward filling that gap. Hence, the Wes Crowley Gap Series. This is also the second novel for the Wes Crowley Santa Fe sub-series. I don't know how many stories will emerge from this diversion.In this book, Wes establishes his office and himself as the newest law enforcement officer in Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory. It's a new time, and a new job. Although his days of putting up with the constant Comanche raids are over, at least for now, he fully expects he will soon have more dealings with the comancheros back near the Texas state line. But maybe a surprise is waiting. And maybe it's to be expected. Can there be a smooth ride for a territory in the Wild West that's seeking statehood? Growing pains are prevalent, widespread, and often severe. Likewise, not all of the outlaws in the Territory are comancheros. When...

Between Books 2 and 3 of the 12-volume Wes Crowley saga, there's a 16-year gap. This is the ninth book that works toward filling parts of that gap. This is also the final novel for the Wes Crowley Gap Series. During his time as a deputy US marshal, Wes has made new friends. He's also made, and vanquished, a few new enemies. But even with all the diversions of love and war, there remains the main overall goal of ridding the Territory of comancheros to clear the path for statehood. Now, perhaps, is the time to focus on and achieve that goal. Wes is longing more and more for Texas, the Rangers, and his Amarillo friends. Will he finish the job Governor Lew Wallace hired him to do? If so, will he finally be going home? If you've ever dreamed of riding wild on a good horse in a just cause, this is the series for you. Lay up your saddlebags with provisions for a few days, then saddle up and come along!

Between Books 2 and 3 of the 12-volume Wes Crowley saga, there's a 15-year gap. This is the first book that sets out to fill that gap. Hence, the Wes Crowley Gap Series.With only a little over a year as a Texas Ranger, Wes Crowley has already earned a reputation for getting things done. That results in a temporary assignment to the Ranger company in Brownsville, Texas to help the Rangers there hunt down Rincón Sandoval, a dangerous comanchero.If you've ever dreamed of riding wild on a good horse in a just cause, this is the series for you. Saddle up and come along!

Between Books 2 and 3 of the 12-volume Wes Crowley saga, there's a 15-year gap. This is the third book that sets out to fill that gap. Hence, the Wes Crowley Gap Series. Wes has come to learn that doing the right thing doesn't always mean doing what's strictly, or even marginally, legal. But then, the guiding prinicpal of his life is "Upright is not a matter of degree. In every moment, you either are or you aren't." And sometimes you have to go far afield just to uphold that principal. If you've ever dreamed of riding wild on a good horse in a just cause, this is the series for you. Saddle up and come along!

Between Books 2 and 3 of the 12-volume Wes Crowley saga, there's a 15-year gap. This is the seventh book that works toward filling that gap. Hence, the Wes Crowley Gap Series.This is also the second novel for the Wes Crowley Santa Fe sub-series. I don't know how many stories will emerge from this diversion.In this book, Wes accompanies Lew Wallace, the governor of the New Mexico Territory, over 200 miles on horseback from Amarillo to Santa Fe. Along the way they'll pass through land dominated by the Comanche and the comancheros.Will they encounter Comanches during the trip? Will they encounter Apaches in the Territory? What role will a Caddo Indian from northern Louisiana and a priest from a lonely Spanish mission on the Pecos River play in their exodus?If you've ever dreamed of riding wild on a good horse in a just cause, this is the series for you. Lay up your saddlebags with provisions for a few days, then saddle up and come along!