Shannon: A Frontier Tale (The Ballad of Shannon Dumas Book 1)

Why are the Texas Rangers legendary to this day?SHANNON is a frontier tale set amidst the backwoods bayous of antebellum Louisiana, the sprawling decadence of old New Orleans, and the mercilessly rugged Comancheria of the Texas Frontier and beyond.The boy, was raised to be a Southern gentleman. Medical school and a quiet Louisiana family life were in his stars. The tragedy of the American Civil War shattered this world. Laughter, love, tragedy, and triumph were his dharma.The boy became a man, the man became a legend, his name was Shannon Dumas.Readers described this series was perfect for: Long road trips and flights when you need a sweeping open range story Sunsets on the porch when a great American tale calls Weekend reads for anyone wanting authentic red-blooded Westerns Rainy days when you want to disappear into old New Orleans and never come back Fans of epic historical fiction who want old fashioned heroes forged by fireThis series resonates with readers who enjoyed: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry Blood Meridian and All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy The Lonesome Gods by Louis L'Amour Texas Rangers by Elmer Kelton Epic Westerns with unforgettable charactersSHANNON is a sweeping American epic for fans of Louis L'Amour, Larry McMurtry, Cormac McCarthy, and Elmer Kelton. Read more