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The Westerners
In the West, even silence has a cost.
In the shadow of the Davis Mountains, fifteen-year-old Emory Cade’s quiet life is shattered when her brother vanishes as the Texas National Army is taking over the town. What begins as a desperate search for family leads Emory into a world of secrets buried beneath the desert stone—where soldiers guard a strange machine and rumors of something called Aether run like wildfire.
Drawn in by a woman who seems to know more than she says, Emory discovers that her bond with her brother is only the beginning of what ties her to the struggle. As reality begins to blur and the lines between truth and illusion bend, Emory must decide who she can trust—and how much of herself she’s willing to risk.
The Westerners is a story of family, survival, and the spark of rebellion in a land where silence is dangerous, and even the stars seem to hold their breath.
This book contains adult language and violence. It is intended for mature readers
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Book One: The Aether Gun – Ashes & Desire
Jake is no hero, but he’s got great taste in women who are.
The country has gone dark. Texas has broken away. But the war is a distraction and as the opportunistic players set up for their power grabs, something else is moving beneath the surface. Something no one could prepare for.
Lovers Jake & Lys are caught in the subterfuge.
As cities and scoundrels topple, Jake goes barreling toward trouble at every turn. His answers drive him west toward dark secrets, not of this world.
In this new land, where pasts and futures collide, love and vengeance walk the same road.
This book contains adult language, violence, and sexual scenes. It is intended for mature readers.
West of Nowhere – Official Playlist
Every story has a sound. These songs are a journey that require a rolled-down window & highway mirage. Come along in this heart thumping & painstaking march west. Save on Spotify to enjoy the full playlist.
DUSTIN LEE is the author of West of Nowhere – Book One of The Aether Gun – Ashes & Desire, a post-apocalyptic sci-fi western.