Comanche Summer
Texas Frontier Novella / Texas Rangers
“Shannon never thought he'd leave New Orleans for Texas. He never thought he'd join the Rangers. He never thought one summer would change everything.”
A standalone entry into the world of Shannon Dumas — one unforgettable summer in 1860s Comancheria that forged a legend.
Set in the blazing heart of 1860s Comancheria, this novella drops readers into one of the most dramatic clashes of civilizations in American history. Texas settlers were fighting to build new lives, while the Comanche fought tooth and nail to protect their ancient lands. Between these two irresistible forces rode the Texas Rangers — the most legendary lawmen America has ever produced.
And riding with them, for the first time — young Shannon Dumas.
The perfect read when
- You've never read the Ballad of Shannon Dumas — this standalone novella is your perfect door in.
- You want a complete, satisfying Western adventure you can finish in a single sitting.
- You're between novels and need an authentic hard-hitting American adventure.
- You want to gift someone a new Western series and let this novella do the talking.
Comanche Summer resonates with readers who loved
- Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
- Frontier Stories by Louis L'Amour
- Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy
- Law of the Land by Elmer Kelton
OTHER BOOKS IN THE THE BALLAD OF SHANNON DUMAS
REVIEWS
Shannon Dumas Texas Ranger. A must-read for all Western fans that transports the reader to the Texas frontier of the 1860s.
— M.A.
Western grit at its best. The writer takes the reader into Shannon's world with wonderful imagery and action.
— Deja Vu
