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Western Tales Volume 1 by Veritas Entertainment

Project type

Book - Short Story Collection

Date

July 22, 2025

15 Gritty Western Short Stories by 16 Rising Star Authors

Saddle up for a raw and relentless ride through the American frontier in Veritas Entertainment's Western Tales – Volume 1—a collection of 15 unforgettable Western short stories from 16 powerful voices in the genre.

Inside these pages, you’ll face down outlaws, ride with lawmen, confront betrayal, and witness justice served under wide-open skies. Each story is a fast-paced, standalone tale packed with gun smoke, grit, and the timeless struggle between right and wrong.

Whether you’re drawn to classic Western themes or hungry for modern takes with sharp edges, this collection delivers:

High-stakes showdowns and frontier justice

Iconic Western settings—from ghost towns to bustling saloons

Bold characters: gunslingers, bounty hunters, drifters, and lawmen

Tightly written, action-packed short stories you can read in a single sitting

Perfect for fans of Louis L’Amour, Elmore Leonard, Cormac McCarthy, and readers of traditional and contemporary Western fiction.

Featuring stories by:
London Baker, Aaron Broadway, Stephen Derek Broadway, Dustin Carter, George Cottonwood, James Dawson, William Hostler, Faith Layhew, R.L. Moore, Ryan Permison, Jeff Pintabona, Slayd Sasser, Paul Skomra, Grayson D. Sullivan, Austin Lee Turner, Sam Whitfield

Each author brings a distinct voice, delivering tales that are hard-hitting, morally complex, and true to the spirit of the West. Curated by Veritas Entertainment, this anthology celebrates the enduring power of Western storytelling

This is a must-have for Western readers who crave suspense, heart, and western action in equal measure.

© 2025 by James Dawson
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