Rawlins, No Longer Young (The Rawlins Saga)

War made him a man. The frontier will decide what kind. When Virgil Rawlins finds his best friend hanging from a sycamore tree, the young Tennessean is thrust into the brutal reality of the American Civil War—a world where mercy is scarce and survival demands tough choices. Hardened by violence and driven by revenge, Rawlins becomes a soldier shaped by hatred… until one moment at the Battle of Brice’s Crossroads forces him to choose a different path. Before the war is even over, Rawlins turns west. On the road to Independence, Missouri, he meets Sarah McCaskey—a woman who challenges everything he thought he understood about right and wrong. With her, Rawlins begins to imagine a life built not on vengeance, but on something far more dangerous: hope. Joining a wagon train as a scout, Rawlins pushes into the untamed frontier, where law is fragile and danger is constant. As conflict spreads across the plains in the violent struggles of 1865, he earns a reputation as a fighter. But reputation alone won’t define his future. In the boundless American West, a man must decide for himself. Will Rawlins become an outlaw… a lawman… or something in between? Rawlins, No Longer Young is the powerful first book in a sweeping frontier saga—perfect for readers who love the grit and danger of a traditional Western anchored with character-focused storytelling. A story of survival, redemption, and building a life in a changing world, this is where one man’s journey—and a generation-spanning legacy—begins.
ASIN: 099653427X
VSKU: DBV.099653427X.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:DeStefanis, Rick
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!