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Books and Novellas by Scott A. Gese


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BOOKS


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Bitter is the Dust

The day Sarah McKinney finally escaped the clutches of her abusive husband, she and her adopted son, Jason, began a perilous journey and a new life on the run. The future hangs in the balance as their unhappy past and the man they left behind threatens to catch up with them.

45k words


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Guns and Dreamers

This book picks up where Bitter is the Dust left off.

Jason McKinney feels the need to explore and decides to head out on his own to see the country beyond Kansas. Upon his return from a eye opening, but short lived venture into Texas, he finds his father, Mac Shepard is a wanted man. Soon Mac is on the run and Jason reluctantly takes charge of the ranch while his nearest neighbor schemes to take full possession.

36k words


the stepping stone

The Stepping Stone

Deep in the Oregon wilderness, a hidden staircase rises from the forest floor—steps leading to a previously unknown portal. On the other side can be found a society eerily similar to your own—Where darkness has been disguised as light, and true freedom has been hidden from the masses.

45k words


Novellas


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Hap & Cal: On the Trail of Stewart Clayton

Two sharp-shooting bounty hunters, one dangerous outlaw and a twisted trail through unexpected territory.
When Hap and Cal saddle up to hunt down the notorious killer Stewart Clayton, they think it's just another bounty job. However, as the trail winds through one-dog towns and unfamiliar territory, they realize Clayton isn’t as clever as he thinks. This story pits two seasoned trackers against a not-so-cunning outlaw, culminating in a quick and deadly showdown where only the strongest will survive.

17k words


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Dark Riders

A gripping western tale of justice, and redemption. When a mysterious gang known as the Dark Riders sweeps through the frontier, leaving fear and destruction in their wake, one man dares to stand against them. Fueled by a past he can’t outrun, he saddles up for a perilous journey where the law and dark secrets collide. In a town where friendships have been made and roots planted, he must choose between leaving or fighting for the things he holds dear—before the riders destroy him.

13.5k words



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