Shadow Of The High Peaks
(2026)(The first book in the Rattlesnake Hollow series)
A novel by Peter Alan Turner and C Wayne Winkle
Some men run from trouble. Others ride straight into the shadow waiting in the mountains.
After killing a card cheat in an honest gunfight, Hunter Jones has only one goal—put as much distance between himself and Denver as possible. His escape into the Colorado high country leads him to the isolated settlement of Rattlesnake Hollow, where honest families have spent too long living under the thumb of the ruthless Iron Riders. Every road into the valley is watched, every shipment is taxed at gunpoint, and every act of defiance is answered with violence.
Hunter has no desire to become anyone's hero, but when he crosses paths with Lila Whitaker and her father, Elias, walking away is no longer as simple as saddling his horse and disappearing into the wilderness. The Iron Riders have transformed the Hollow into their personal kingdom, and their leader, Len Wood, has built his power on fear, intimidation, and the certainty that no one will ever stand against him. Hunter knows better than most that tyrants survive only as long as good people believe resistance is impossible.
What begins as a single confrontation quickly becomes a deadly campaign fought across rugged mountain trails, abandoned cabins, hidden ridges, and narrow passes where every advantage belongs to the man who knows the land best. As Hunter systematically dismantles the gang's hold on the valley, each victory comes at a cost, drawing him deeper into a conflict that neither side can abandon until one of them is gone for good.
Filled with hard-edged action, memorable characters, relentless suspense, and the stark beauty of the Rocky Mountain frontier, Shadow of the High Peaks launches the Rattlesnake Hollow series with a classic tale of courage, sacrifice, and justice. If you enjoy traditional Westerns featuring determined heroes, dangerous outlaws, and high-country showdowns where every decision can mean life or death, this is one ride you won't want to miss.
Genre: Western
After killing a card cheat in an honest gunfight, Hunter Jones has only one goal—put as much distance between himself and Denver as possible. His escape into the Colorado high country leads him to the isolated settlement of Rattlesnake Hollow, where honest families have spent too long living under the thumb of the ruthless Iron Riders. Every road into the valley is watched, every shipment is taxed at gunpoint, and every act of defiance is answered with violence.
Hunter has no desire to become anyone's hero, but when he crosses paths with Lila Whitaker and her father, Elias, walking away is no longer as simple as saddling his horse and disappearing into the wilderness. The Iron Riders have transformed the Hollow into their personal kingdom, and their leader, Len Wood, has built his power on fear, intimidation, and the certainty that no one will ever stand against him. Hunter knows better than most that tyrants survive only as long as good people believe resistance is impossible.
What begins as a single confrontation quickly becomes a deadly campaign fought across rugged mountain trails, abandoned cabins, hidden ridges, and narrow passes where every advantage belongs to the man who knows the land best. As Hunter systematically dismantles the gang's hold on the valley, each victory comes at a cost, drawing him deeper into a conflict that neither side can abandon until one of them is gone for good.
Filled with hard-edged action, memorable characters, relentless suspense, and the stark beauty of the Rocky Mountain frontier, Shadow of the High Peaks launches the Rattlesnake Hollow series with a classic tale of courage, sacrifice, and justice. If you enjoy traditional Westerns featuring determined heroes, dangerous outlaws, and high-country showdowns where every decision can mean life or death, this is one ride you won't want to miss.
Genre: Western
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