I am currently giving away FREE copies of my Western eBook, The Dust and the Dark Places (Part One). The giveaway is being run on Amazon and is available to anyone who has a Kindle (or the Kindle App on a smartphone/tablet).
The Dust and the Dark Places is a new take on the Western genre, incorporating tropes and traditions of 1800s Dime Novels and mixing them with contemporary themes relevant to today’s society (i.e. strong female characters, the toll of mental trauma). The book tells the emotional and harrowing story of Benjamin Dance and his encounters with Howling Jack Holloway and his gang, the Devilfall Bastard Six. It is a tale of violence, revenge, love and hatred that is driven by a brutal and compelling narrative.
Please have a look at the links below and grab a copy if it is of interest to you. I would be grateful for any reviews or feedback you may have of my work as it will help me to write other novels within this genre in the future.
https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.com.au/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.ca/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
(Other links available on request or via Amazon - please use the Buy Now option to get this for free. The Read for Free option is for Kindle Unlimited members).
I am a lifelong fan of Westerns and have been lurking on this sub for some time, enjoying all the content about the genre that I love. I am currently giving away FREE copies of my Western eBook, The Dust and the Dark Places (Part One). The giveaway is being run on Amazon and is available to anyone who has a Kindle (or the Kindle App on a smartphone/tablet).
The Dust and the Dark Places is a new take on the Western genre, incorporating tropes and traditions of 1800s Dime Novels and mixing them with contemporary themes relevant to today’s society (i.e. strong female characters, the toll of mental trauma). The book tells the emotional and harrowing story of Benjamin Dance and his encounters with Howling Jack Holloway and his gang, the Devilfall Bastard Six. It is a tale of violence, revenge, love and hatred that is driven by a brutal and compelling narrative.
Please have a look links below and grab a copy if it is of interest to you. I would be grateful for any reviews or feedback you may have of my work as it will help me to write other novels within this genre in the future.
https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.com.au/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.ca/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
(Other links available on request or via Amazon - please use the Buy Now option to get this for free. The Read for Free option is for Kindle Unlimited members).
I've previously posted this book on this sub due to being inspired by RDR but please remove if not allowed.
The Dust and the Dark Places is a gritty Western inspired by the tropes and traditions found in the 1800s ‘Dime Novels’. Both books are currently FREE on Amazon for anybody with a Kindle or with the Kindle App on their smartphone. The giveaway runs from January 22nd - 26th. Grab your FREE copies on the links below.
America, 1883. Gunslinger Benjamin Dance wanders the Mojave Desert, lost and near death, his wounded body clinging to the back of a bloodstained horse. As night falls, an unexpected encounter with the mysterious stranger Jasper Bennett gives Benjamin an opportunity for survival.
With darkness surrounding them, Benjamin and Jasper seek solace in the light of a campfire. It is here where Benjamin reveals his remarkable history with the Two-Faced Reaper himself, Howling Jack Holloway.
Jasper is alarmed. He has heard savage tales about Howling Jack and the Devilfall Six before and he cannot believe Benjamin is after the bounty on the heads of the most dangerous outlaws in Nevada.
But Benjamin is not after the bounty. His pursuit of Howling Jack is entirely personal. This gunslinger is focused on nothing but getting revenge on the man who ruined his life.
Inspired by the tropes and themes of 1800s dime novels, The Dust and the Dark Places perfectly captures the madness, debauchery and beauty of the American frontier. With epic themes of love, loss and redemption, this novel is both a reimagining and a homage to the traditional Western.
https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.com.au/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.ca/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-Two-ebook/dp/B086BH64XM
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-Two-ebook/dp/B086BH64XM
https://www.amazon.com.au/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-Two-ebook/dp/B086BH64XM
https://www.amazon.ca/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-Two-ebook/dp/B086BH64XM
(Other links available on request or via Amazon).
I am a lifelong gamer and a huge fan of Red Dead Redemption. I have been working away on a set of Western novels for the past couple of years and I am now giving the first part away for FREE. The giveaway is being run on Amazon and is available to anyone who has a Kindle (or the Kindle App on a smartphone/tablet).
The book is called The Dust and the Dark Places and it is a new take on the Western genre, incorporating tropes and traditions of 1800s Dime Novels and mixing them with contemporary themes relevant to today’s society. The book tells the emotional and harrowing story of Benjamin Dance and his encounters with Howling Jack Holloway and his gang, the Devilfall Bastard Six. It is a tale of violence, revenge, love and hatred that is driven by a brutal and compelling narrative.
I think that this book would appeal to any fan of Red Dead. Please have a look at the linka below and grab a copy if it is of interest to you. I would be grateful for any reviews or feedback you may have of my work as it will help me to write other novels within this genre in the future.
https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN https://www.amazon.com.au/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN https://www.amazon.ca/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
(Other links available on request or via Amazon - please use the Buy Now option to get this for free. The Read for Free option is for Kindle Unlimited members).
The Dust and the Dark Places (Part One) is a gritty Western inspired by the tropes and traditions found in the 1800s ‘Dime Novels’. It is currently FREE on Amazon for anybody with a Kindle or with the Kindle App on their smartphone. The giveaway runs from the 16th - 21st October. Grab a FREE copy on the links below.
America, 1883. Gunslinger Benjamin Dance wanders the relentless wastelands of the Mojave Desert, lost and near death, his wounded body clinging to the back of a bloodstained horse. As night falls, an unexpected encounter with the mysterious and secretive stranger Jasper Bennett gives Benjamin an opportunity for survival.
With darkness surrounding them, Benjamin and Jasper seek solace in the light of a campfire. It is here that Benjamin recalls his remarkable history with the Two-Faced Reaper himself, Howling Jack Holloway.
Jasper is alarmed. He has heard savage tales about Howling Jack and the Devilfall Bastard Six before, and he cannot believe that Benjamin is after the bounty on the heads of the most dangerous outlaws in Nevada.
But Benjamin is not after the bounty. His pursuit of Howling Jack is entirely personal. This gunslinger is focused on nothing else but getting revenge on the man who ruined his life.
Inspired by the tropes and themes of 1800s dime novels, The Dust and the Dark Places perfectly captures the madness, debauchery, and beauty of the American frontier. With epic themes of love, loss, and redemption, this novel is both a reimagining and a homage to the traditional Western.
https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.com.au/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.ca/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
(Other links available on request or via Amazon - please use the Buy Now option to get this for free. The Read for Free option is for Kindle Unlimited members).
The Dust and the Dark Places is a gritty Western inspired by the tropes and traditions found in the 1800s ‘Dime Novels’. Both books are currently FREE on Amazon for anybody with a Kindle or with the Kindle App on their smartphone. The giveaway runs from January 22nd - 26th. Grab your FREE copies on the links below.
America, 1883. Gunslinger Benjamin Dance wanders the Mojave Desert, lost and near death, his wounded body clinging to the back of a bloodstained horse. As night falls, an unexpected encounter with the mysterious stranger Jasper Bennett gives Benjamin an opportunity for survival.
With darkness surrounding them, Benjamin and Jasper seek solace in the light of a campfire. It is here where Benjamin reveals his remarkable history with the Two-Faced Reaper himself, Howling Jack Holloway.
Jasper is alarmed. He has heard savage tales about Howling Jack and the Devilfall Six before and he cannot believe Benjamin is after the bounty on the heads of the most dangerous outlaws in Nevada.
But Benjamin is not after the bounty. His pursuit of Howling Jack is entirely personal. This gunslinger is focused on nothing but getting revenge on the man who ruined his life.
Inspired by the tropes and themes of 1800s dime novels, The Dust and the Dark Places perfectly captures the madness, debauchery and beauty of the American frontier. With epic themes of love, loss and redemption, this novel is both a reimagining and a homage to the traditional Western.
https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.com.au/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.ca/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-Two-ebook/dp/B086BH64XM
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-Two-ebook/dp/B086BH64XM
https://www.amazon.com.au/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-Two-ebook/dp/B086BH64XM
https://www.amazon.ca/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-Two-ebook/dp/B086BH64XM
(Other links available on request or via Amazon).
The Dust and the Dark Places is a gritty Western inspired by the tropes and traditions found in the 1800s ‘Dime Novels’. Both books are currently FREE on Amazon for anybody with a Kindle or with the Kindle App on their smartphone. The giveaway runs from January 22nd - 26th. Grab your FREE copies on the links below.
America, 1883. Gunslinger Benjamin Dance wanders the Mojave Desert, lost and near death, his wounded body clinging to the back of a bloodstained horse. As night falls, an unexpected encounter with the mysterious stranger Jasper Bennett gives Benjamin an opportunity for survival.
With darkness surrounding them, Benjamin and Jasper seek solace in the light of a campfire. It is here where Benjamin reveals his remarkable history with the Two-Faced Reaper himself, Howling Jack Holloway.
Jasper is alarmed. He has heard savage tales about Howling Jack and the Devilfall Six before and he cannot believe Benjamin is after the bounty on the heads of the most dangerous outlaws in Nevada.
But Benjamin is not after the bounty. His pursuit of Howling Jack is entirely personal. This gunslinger is focused on nothing but getting revenge on the man who ruined his life.
Inspired by the tropes and themes of 1800s dime novels, The Dust and the Dark Places perfectly captures the madness, debauchery and beauty of the American frontier. With epic themes of love, loss and redemption, this novel is both a reimagining and a homage to the traditional Western.
https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.com.au/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.ca/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-Two-ebook/dp/B086BH64XM
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-Two-ebook/dp/B086BH64XM
https://www.amazon.com.au/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-Two-ebook/dp/B086BH64XM
https://www.amazon.ca/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-Two-ebook/dp/B086BH64XM
(Other links available on request or via Amazon).
The Dust and the Dark Places (Part One) is a gritty Western inspired by the tropes and traditions found in the 1800s ‘Dime Novels’. It is currently FREE on Amazon for anybody with a Kindle or with the Kindle App on their smartphone. The giveaway runs from the 16th - 21st October. Grab a FREE copy on the links below.
America, 1883. Gunslinger Benjamin Dance wanders the relentless wastelands of the Mojave Desert, lost and near death, his wounded body clinging to the back of a bloodstained horse. As night falls, an unexpected encounter with the mysterious and secretive stranger Jasper Bennett gives Benjamin an opportunity for survival.
With darkness surrounding them, Benjamin and Jasper seek solace in the light of a campfire. It is here that Benjamin recalls his remarkable history with the Two-Faced Reaper himself, Howling Jack Holloway.
Jasper is alarmed. He has heard savage tales about Howling Jack and the Devilfall Bastard Six before, and he cannot believe that Benjamin is after the bounty on the heads of the most dangerous outlaws in Nevada.
But Benjamin is not after the bounty. His pursuit of Howling Jack is entirely personal. This gunslinger is focused on nothing else but getting revenge on the man who ruined his life.
Inspired by the tropes and themes of 1800s dime novels, The Dust and the Dark Places perfectly captures the madness, debauchery, and beauty of the American frontier. With epic themes of love, loss, and redemption, this novel is both a reimagining and a homage to the traditional Western.
https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.com.au/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.ca/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
(Other links available on request or via Amazon - please use the Buy Now option to get this for free. The Read for Free option is for Kindle Unlimited members).
The Dust and the Dark Places (Part One) is a gritty Western inspired by the tropes and traditions found in the 1800s ‘Dime Novels’. It is currently FREE on Amazon for anybody with a Kindle or with the Kindle App on their smartphone. The giveaway runs from the 16th - 21st October. Grab a FREE copy on the links below.
America, 1883. Gunslinger Benjamin Dance wanders the relentless wastelands of the Mojave Desert, lost and near death, his wounded body clinging to the back of a bloodstained horse. As night falls, an unexpected encounter with the mysterious and secretive stranger Jasper Bennett gives Benjamin an opportunity for survival.
With darkness surrounding them, Benjamin and Jasper seek solace in the light of a campfire. It is here that Benjamin recalls his remarkable history with the Two-Faced Reaper himself, Howling Jack Holloway.
Jasper is alarmed. He has heard savage tales about Howling Jack and the Devilfall Bastard Six before, and he cannot believe that Benjamin is after the bounty on the heads of the most dangerous outlaws in Nevada.
But Benjamin is not after the bounty. His pursuit of Howling Jack is entirely personal. This gunslinger is focused on nothing else but getting revenge on the man who ruined his life.
Inspired by the tropes and themes of 1800s dime novels, The Dust and the Dark Places perfectly captures the madness, debauchery, and beauty of the American frontier. With epic themes of love, loss, and redemption, this novel is both a reimagining and a homage to the traditional Western.
https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.com.au/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.ca/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
(Other links available on request or via Amazon - please use the Buy Now option to get this for free. The Read for Free option is for Kindle Unlimited members).
I am a longtime fan of Western history, film and literature and after sitting on my final draft of my manuscript for some time I have finally taken the leap to self-publish on Kindle. The Dust and the Dark Places (Part One) is a gritty Western that explores the lives on Benjamin and Jasper, two strangers who meet at a campfire late one night.
I am making my book free for three more days and I am looking to get as many people as possible to read it. I would welcome comments, good and bad, either on here, on Twitter (@andrewdgracey) or as an Amazon review.
Please have a look at the link and description below and if you feel it would be something you are interested in then please download a copy.
Description
As the summer moon rises in the Mojave Desert, a blood-stained horse stumbles upon Jasper’s solitary campfire that burns low underneath an old mesquite tree. The horse drops Benjamin, a headstrong and wounded young gunslinger that lays across her back, beside the warm glow, and takes rests in the relative safety that the fire provides.
After moments of hesitation, Jasper decides to fix the young gunslinger’s injuries and waits for him to awaken. Acknowledging that they are trapped by the dangers of the night, the two men agree to exchange their stories in an attempt to stay awake and fight the looming call of death.
Jasper soon uncovers that Benjamin has lost sight of the things that matter most to him, and concludes that there is more to be discussed if they are both to survive the night in the wilderness. Can Jasper convince Benjamin to change his life before the sun rises, or is it too late to save a man consumed by violence, hatred and revenge?
The Dust and the Dark Places is a Western epic split over two parts. It is an emotional and humorous story of tragic loss, psychological trauma and gritty violence, told with a strong narrative and a cast of memorable characters to love and despise in equal measure.
The Dust and the Dark Places is a gritty Western inspired by the tropes and traditions found in the 1800s ‘Dime Novels’. Both books are currently FREE on Amazon for anybody with a Kindle or with the Kindle App on their smartphone. The giveaway runs from January 22nd - 26th. Grab your FREE copies on the links below.
America, 1883. Gunslinger Benjamin Dance wanders the Mojave Desert, lost and near death, his wounded body clinging to the back of a bloodstained horse. As night falls, an unexpected encounter with the mysterious stranger Jasper Bennett gives Benjamin an opportunity for survival.
With darkness surrounding them, Benjamin and Jasper seek solace in the light of a campfire. It is here where Benjamin reveals his remarkable history with the Two-Faced Reaper himself, Howling Jack Holloway.
Jasper is alarmed. He has heard savage tales about Howling Jack and the Devilfall Six before and he cannot believe Benjamin is after the bounty on the heads of the most dangerous outlaws in Nevada.
But Benjamin is not after the bounty. His pursuit of Howling Jack is entirely personal. This gunslinger is focused on nothing but getting revenge on the man who ruined his life.
Inspired by the tropes and themes of 1800s dime novels, The Dust and the Dark Places perfectly captures the madness, debauchery and beauty of the American frontier. With epic themes of love, loss and redemption, this novel is both a reimagining and a homage to the traditional Western.
https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.com.au/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.ca/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-One-ebook/dp/B07MLSJWVN
https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-Two-ebook/dp/B086BH64XM
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-Two-ebook/dp/B086BH64XM
https://www.amazon.com.au/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-Two-ebook/dp/B086BH64XM
https://www.amazon.ca/Dust-Dark-Places-Part-Two-ebook/dp/B086BH64XM
(Other links available on request or via Amazon).