The Painted Ridge

Western Novel: A Difficult But Necessary Journey Along a Rugged, Desert Trail. Banishment, Redemption, And Love During An Impossible Mission.

In a rugged and captivating portrayal of the American West, a young man embarks on an extraordinary journey through the rugged and treacherous terrain of the Old American West. Driven by a mysterious letter from a distant friend, he sets out on what seems to be an impossible trek. His past, as a banished preacher, haunts and follows him.

Venturing into the untamed wilderness, our hero finds himself sharing stories and adventures with a whole host of characters, each harboring their own secrets and agenda. As he travels deeper into the heart of the desert, he becomes entangled in a conflict that pits two factions against each other, ruthless outlaws vs. Mormons.

During his journey, he finds himself drawn to a woman whose spirit and vulnerability take his heart hostage. he wrestles with his inner demons, values, beliefs, and begins to embraces a purpose that begins to crystalize itself.

When he learns about the mysterious trail......