Preston Lewis (Books)

Preston Lewis Books

Preston Lewis is a celebrated author whose extensive body of work immerses readers in the American frontier. His novels, often set against the backdrop of the Old West, skillfully blend historical detail with compelling storytelling. Lewis possesses a unique ability to capture both the gravitas and the humor inherent in frontier life, making his narratives resonate with a wide audience. His dedication to exploring the American West through fiction makes him a significant voice in the genre.

Rio Ruidoso

441 pages
16 hours of reading

"Rio Ruidoso offers a gripping blend of history and story as two-time Spur Award-winner Preston Lewis explores the violent years before the famed Lincoln County War in New Mexico Territory. Seamlessly weaving fact with fiction, the author details the county's corruption, racism, and violence through the eyes of protagonist Wes Bracken, newly arrived in the region to start a horse ranch with his alcoholic brother. Bracken's dreams for the Mirror B Ranch are threatened by his brother's drunkenness, the corruption of economic kingpin Lawrence G. Murphy, and the murderous rampages of the racist Horrell Brothers. To bring tranquility to Lincoln County, Bracken must defeat those threats and stand his ground against the ever-changing alliances that complicate life and prosperity in multi-racial Lincoln County"--

4.5