Shannon
Historical Western / Texas Frontier Epic
“Why are the Texas Rangers legendary to this day?”
From antebellum Louisiana to the merciless Comancheria — one man's journey from Southern gentleman to Texas Ranger legend.
Set in the backwoods bayous of antebellum Louisiana, the sprawling decadence of old New Orleans, and the mercilessly rugged Comancheria of the Texas Frontier, this opening novel follows a young Southern gentleman whose world is shattered by the Civil War.
Medical school and a quiet Louisiana family life were in his stars. Laughter, love, tragedy, and triumph were his dharma. The boy became a man, the man became a legend — his name was Shannon Dumas.
The perfect companion read for
- Long road trips and flights: A sweeping open range story that pulls you in from the first page.
- Sunsets on the porch: A great American tale that calls for wide skies and open country.
- Weekend reads: Authentic red-blooded Westerns with old-fashioned heroes forged by fire.
- Rainy days: Disappear into old New Orleans and the Texas frontier and never come back.
Shannon resonates with readers who loved
- Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
- Blood Meridian and All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy
- The Lonesome Gods by Louis L'Amour
- The Rangers by Elmer Kelton
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REVIEWS
Awesome writing. This scratched my Louis L'Amour itch in the best way possible. Vyas writes in a style I like even more.
— Gibbs-DC
Well written and very entertaining. One of my favorite books of the year. The story flows like water and keeps full attention.
— Kindle Customer no name ever
This guy can write. His characters are memorable and his stories are awesome. A rare author who can choke you up or make you burst with pride.
— Kindle Customer
Story of a young boy growing into a man. Taking Shannon from a young boy to manhood and all the trials and tribulations was very well done.
— Verified Purchase
Great book. I loved the story and look forward to reading more in this series.
— Christopher F.
