Wilderness Fiction

When mountain man Nathaniel King promises a dying Ute warrior that he would find the man's son, he has no idea that he will soon confront an enemy unlike any he has ever faced. For his trail will lead him and his family straight into the clutches of a mysterious, hidden tribe--a tribe that no white man has ever seen and lived to describe.

Hunter or the hunted? As mountain man Nate King and his family struggle to live free in the untamed country of frontier America, Nate and his neighbors have begun to find tracks and other signs of a being the Indians know as the "Old One", a half-man, half-breed creature that preys on humans and kills simply for the sake of killing.

Life in the majestic Rockies is hard. Only the hardiest and bravest of pioneers can survive the never-ending dangers of the frontier. Still, young Zach King can’t wait to return there with his bride-to-be. For the frontier is his home, the only place he feels free from the constraints and prejudices of so-called civilization. But it looks like he’ll have to postpone the homecoming just a little longer.

Lincoln Atwood survived the contagion that wiped out nine-tenths of humanity. As the last survivor in a secret government bunker, he knows that the other survivors are scared, angry, and dangerous, just like him. After weeks alone with the mummified bodies of his colleagues, he escapes the bunker. But the world outside has changed. Among the crumbling ruins of civilization, he loses himself to the wilderness in his soul. When he sees Caroline, a fellow survivor, she is vision of light in a world gone dark.

This epic tale sweeps across continents and time, hovers over a key era in American history, and deftly realizes the humanity of a whole cast of characters. Told through flashbacks and alternating points of view, The Last Crossing is about redemption, about seeking and finding, about human feelings and strengths, about personal honor, and about that moment in life when we must decide to cross over and surrender to love.

A historical fiction book set in the Colorado wilderness during the late 19th century. Embark on a thrilling journey through the rugged beauty of Brady's Ford, Colorado, where the spirit of adventure ignites within a young woman yearning for independence and self-discovery. In "Wildfire," Clara Brady's quest for freedom clashes with the weight of familial expectations, as she navigates love, rivalry, and the untamed wilderness that surrounds her. On her eighteenth birthday, Clara defies societal norms by sneaking away on a forbidden horse, leading her to the heart of a community steeped in ...

In the rugged, mystical landscape of northern Arizona, where the towering pines of the Kachina Wilderness guard secrets as old as time, a story unfolds that will pull you into the depths of the unknown. This is not just a tale of mystery; it is a spiritual odyssey that weaves together ancient wisdom, supernatural forces, and the enduring spirit of those who walk between worlds. Meet Spiritwalker—a man whose feet walk the Earth, yet whose soul dances with the spirits beyond. Together with his companions, each harboring their own unique gifts and burdens, they set out on a journey that will...

Joe Wilderness is a World War II orphan, a condition that he thinks excuses him from common morality. Cat burglar, card sharp, and Cockney wide boy, the last thing he wants is to get drafted. But, in 1946, he finds himself in the Royal Air Force, facing a stretch in military prison...when along comes Lt Colonel Burne-Jones to tell him MI6 has better use for his talents. Posted to occupied Berlin, interrogating ex-Nazis, and burgling the odd apartment for MI6, Wilderness finds himself with time on his hands and the devil making work.

Meet Karn. He is destined to take over the family farm in Norrøngard. His only problem? He'd rather be playing the board game Thrones and Bones. Enter Thianna. Half human, half frost giantess. She's too tall to blend in with other humans but too short to be taken seriously as a giant. When family intrigues force Karn and Thianna to flee into the wilderness, they have to keep their sense of humor and their wits about them. But survival can be challenging when you're being chased by a 1,500-year-old dragon, an evil uncle, wyverns, and an assortment of trolls and giants.

December 13, 1920. It was a typical Monday morning when three US Navy officials boarded a hot-air balloon for an easy, routine training flight. But as evening came, heavy rain and wind knocked Lieutenants Louis Kloor, Stephen Farrell, and Walter Hinton off course, eventually forcing a crash landing deep within the snowy Canadian wilderness. As the men searched for salvation, they were overcome by freezing temperatures, starvation, and fatigue. To survive this harrowing experience, the brave military officers would have to go up against their greatest enemies yet.

In 1829, a new life in the vast uncharted region beyond the Mississippi River was a cause for celebration, and fear. With wild beasts, lawless renegades, and hostile Indians enough to threaten even the bravest of men, a newborn had little hope for survival. Upon the birth of their first child, trapper Nathaniel King and his Indian wife, Winona, were overjoyed. But their delight turned to terror when Nathan accompanied the men of Winona's tribe on a deadly buffalo hunt. If King didn't return, his family was sure to perish.

Legendary mountain man Shakespeare McNair has seen enough winters in the wilderness to know when something isn't right. And beneath the waters of the lake near his new home, something is definitely off. Nate King and his family can see it, too - waves without any wind to create them, a huge force that pulls a fishing pole right from Evelyn King's hands, something malevolent out there...watching them. Shakespeare knows it's just a matter of time before the creature hurts someone. But he's not going to wait around. He's going to go after it himself, even knowing he might not come back.

This is audiobook #6 in the Wilderness Series. In 1828, few white men dared to venture into the immense, unsettled region west of the Mississippi. And of those who did, only courageous men like Nathaniel King had the skills and strength to survive the harsh, frozen wilderness.

The Island that refuses to stay abandoned Blaine and Monica go cruising on a motorboat. After getting lost in the fog, they stumble upon a mysterious island that they decide to investigate. After making quite a few strange discoveries, they discover that they might not be alone. As adventure shifts into entrapment, it becomes apparent that they are in great danger. They have no flashlights, only one water bottle and one juice bottle, and they can't seem to get a cell phone signal in such a remote area. Will they find a way out before it's too late?

A perfect afternoon soon descends into an outdoor fight for life when a cunning and vicious mountain lion relentlessly stalks Evelyn King and Dega through an unexplored valley.

WILL ROGERS MEDALLION AWARD FINALIST 2021 Part action-adventure, part suspense, part heartfelt romance—and always a page-turner—Wiley’s newest addition to the Wilderness Dawning Series, BUCKSKIN ANGEL, is an intense journey back to the thrilling birth of the West. It’s 1824, and Captain Sam Wyllie and Bear MacKay, well-loved characters from the American Wilderness Series, agree they need one last adventure—a thrilling 800-mile journey through the American frontier to see their brother Stephen in the Province of Texas. Knowing that predators of all kinds lurk in the wilderness, ...

Robert Parker ventures into the vast unknown to study new species of plant and animals in the name of science. And he's thrilled when a young half-breed named Zach King invites him back to his secluded valley in the Rocky Mountains - a valley teeming with wildlife that no naturalist has ever explored. But Parker's about to find out he's not the only newcomer.

A romance/adventure book set in the rugged landscapes of the American West, particularly around the Lakoona River, during the late 19th century. In "The Wild Lakoona," Tana Rivers, a young woman with a heart full of courage, makes an unforgettable splash when she saves a child from drowning in the treacherous waters of the Lakoona River. Her heroic deed captures the attention of Mark Thompson, a rugged frontiersman, igniting a powerful connection that defies the boundaries of culture and identity. As Tana’s story unfolds, she must navigate the complex tensions of acceptance and belonging ...

Jolene and Tanner were hiking in the Idaho wilderness when Tanner slipped down a slope of loose rocks, injuring his leg and knee so he couldn't walk. Jolene had to leave him in a campsite along the trail while she went for help. She found Max Smith - that's the name on his current ID - who is a retired veteran camping in a remote Idaho state park in his RV. Max agreed to help rescue Tanner. But the rescue was not just for Tanner. It was to help Jolene catch a gun runner based in a nearby town. The RV Vigilante had to help. It's what Max does. The Hiker's Redemption is Book 3 of the RV ...

The King family wouldn't have lasted as long as they have in the remote, perilous Rockies if they didn't know a thing or two about survival. But even after all these years, the wilderness has a few surprises for them. There's something not quite right about a glacier high atop a peak near their valley. The Indians claim it’s bad medicine and won't go near it. Of course, that doesn't stop Louisa King from cajoling her husband to go on a getaway up to the high country. But something terrible lives on that glacier....