The Bastard Trail

Chronicles of the American frontier recount innumerable stories of the men who brought honor to themselves as they contributed to winning the West. Nearly as many stories exist of men (and women) who chose to take their places i the annals of the American West by using guile and malevolence. In this award winning (Silver Medal, Independent Publishers Awards) historical fiction novel, author James Duermeyer tells the story of outlaw Henry Vogler who came from a lineage of dishonest bastards, was educated by the street hoodlums and grifters, and became a wanted man at the age of seventeen. Duermeyer continues to demonstrate his story-telling ability, as the reader joins forces with several groups in pursuit of the outlaw to administer their own frontier justice. The author introduces a love story along with the gritty story of the outlaw. Readers of Duermeyer's previous novel, Flint Bluff, will recognize two of the characters from that book who enter into the pursuit of the outlaw. The author's attention to detail, and his colorful characters create a vivid picture of the old West of the 1800s. The Bastard Trail is an exciting story that will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. Fans of both historical fiction, Westerns, and Western action and romance will love The Bastard Trail.