Blaine County War (Lone Rider, #3)

In the rugged frontier of 1882 Montana, gunfighter Ian Murphy seeks a fresh start, determined to put down roots and build a ranch far from the shadows of his past in Texas. But as he trades gunfire for homesteading, he quickly learns that peace is a fragile dream in a divided land.
Amidst the breathtaking landscape of the untamed West, Ian is a man with a past he's trying to outrun and a future he's trying to build. But when an established rancher and homesteaders clash over dwindling resources, Ian finds himself drawn into a bitter range war that threatens the very future he's fighting to create. Each side bears deep-seated grudges. Loyalties are put to the ultimate test. Survival sparks a ferocity he thought he'd left behind.
As Ian harnesses the grit and resilience of a true pioneer, he must navigate a world where honor is often sacrificed at the altar of greed. With a cast of characters that includes steadfast allies and ruthless adversaries, Ian battles not just for his land, but for a chance at redemption.
In a tale woven with themes of courage, community, and the quest for belonging, Blaine County War is a gripping story told in the classic tradition of legendary Western authors like Louis L'Amour that dives deep into the complexity of human nature and the lengths one will go to protect what means the most. Readers will be swept up in the visceral struggle between tradition and progress, and find themselves asking: Is land worth fighting for?