Timothy Welter

Shadows of War (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In the smoke and chaos of the Civil War's final battle at Appomattox, 1865, Tim Walter, a 33-year-old Union soldier from Georgia, survives the carnage that claimed his family and brothers-in-arms. Haunted by searing memories of Antietam and Gettysburg, he turns his back on the ravaged South, seeking redemption on the wild frontier. With only a rifle, a horse, and a heart hardened by loss, Tim sets out from Missouri along the perilous Oregon Trail, where every mile tests his courage and every night stirs his restless soul.
Adventure erupts as Tim's wagon train is ambushed by ruthless outlaws in Kansas, remnants of Civil War bushwhackers. In the chaos, he saves 22-year-old Tracy Newhouse, a fiery beauty left orphaned and stranded after her family's murder. Bound by shared grief, they forge an uneasy alliance, their journey westward a gauntlet of raging rivers, Sioux skirmishes, and the lingering legend of the Pony Express, brought to life by grizzled ex-rider Amos Cutler and young dreamer Nate Burrows. From the windswept prairies to the rugged Rockies, Tim's sharpshooting and Tracy's unyielding spirit fend off dangersbandits, blizzards, and warring tribeswhile their smoldering attraction ignites in stolen, passionate moments under starlit skies and in rain-soaked tents, each encounter pulsing with the raw intensity of a world without rules.
In the fledgling town of Sheridan, Wyoming, Tim and Tracy find refuge among a vibrant cast of townsfolksheriff, saloon keeper, doctor, rancher, and schoolteacherwhose own romances and rivalries weave through the tale. Guided by mountain men and former Express riders, they battle rustlers and ghosts of Tim's war-torn past, their bond deepening through heart-wrenching confessions and steamy embraces. As love blossoms, they face a final showdown with outlaws trailing them from Kansas, forcing Tim to wield his soldier's skills one last time. In a breathless climax, Tim and Tracy confess their love, vowing to build a life together. Pooling their dreams, they claim a ranch under the Big Horn Mountains, where their passion flowers into marriage.
This sweeping saga of adventure and romance delivers heart-pounding gunfights, treacherous trails, and sizzling love scenes, all set against the vivid backdrop of a post-Civil War frontier. In the epilogue, Tim and Tracy's ranch thrives, surrounded by children, lifelong friends, and the peace they fought so hard to wina testament to love's power to heal even the deepest scars. Shadows of War: Promises of the Frontier is a must-read for fans of epic journeys and fiery romance, where every heartbeat echoes the promise of a new dawn.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Timothy Welter
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798232616250
• Artikelnr.: 75754670

Autorenporträt

About the Author
Timothy J. Welter, a Wyoming native born in 1964, brings a lifetime of adventure and imagination to his writing. Raised in the rugged landscapes of Sheridan, Tim's early years were steeped in the boundless worlds of books, where he devoured the works of science fiction titans like Philip José Farmer, Isaac Asimov, and Ray Bradbury, alongside the gritty tales of Louis L'Amour's Westerns. His love for storytelling was forged in those pages, blending the vast frontiers of the American West with the uncharted realms of the cosmos.
As an adult, Tim's wanderlust took him far beyond Wyoming's borders, fueling his narratives with the richness of diverse cultures, landscapes, and experiences. Now, at 61, he channels his passion for science fiction and Westerns into stories that captivate and transport readers. With a voice that echoes the pioneers of his favorite genres, Timothy J. Welter invites you to saddle up for thrilling adventures that span galaxies and dusty trails alike. Discover his work, and let his tales ignite your imagination.