Lane R. Warenski Books In Order
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Lane R. Warenski is a bestselling Western fiction novelist from Utah, best known for the “Grizzly Killer” series of novels.
The author published The Making of a Mountain Man, the debut novel of the series, in 2016 and has never looked back. He has since published more than eighteen novels and shows no sign of slowing down any time soon. In addition to the “Grizzly Killer” series, he has also published several standalone novels that have been just as popular.
Before becoming a fiction author, Lane Warenski worked in a variety of jobs. He has been an HVAC controls technician, operations director at a hotel, building maintenance engineer, general contractor, and construction worker.
Lane R. Warenski was born and raised on the country farms of Central Utah. Growing up in the greater Salt Lake City area, he was fortunate to have a family that loved the great outdoors. Aside from outdoor activities, he also loved reading and had a long-standing fascination with Western history.
His family’s passion for the outdoors instilled a love for nature in him, which continues unabated into adulthood. He has always been fascinated by the West—from its first settlers and cowboys to trappers and explorers. He is an avid fisher, hunter, and camper and is also skilled at restoring old guns and making knives.
Ultimately, Warenski decided to channel his love for the West and its history into writing.
However, the journey to publishing wasn’t easy. The first manuscript he wrote sat on a shelf for three years before it was published. Although he enjoyed writing enough to complete a sequel, he initially hesitated to seriously pursue publication. Encouragement from friends who read his manuscript gave him the push he needed to start seeking publishers.
Eventually, he chose Xlibris Publishing, a company he discovered online. After comparing their publishing packages with others, he decided theirs was the best fit. Since it was his first novel, he required extensive editing and revision, and Xlibris provided a copy editor to guide him.
Although he had no prior knowledge of the publishing process, he received guidance on everything from cover design to formatting and the permissions needed. His debut novel, The Making of a Mountain Man, was published in 2016, and he hasn’t looked back since.
Overview of the “Grizzly Killer” Series
The Making of a Mountain Man is the debut novel in the “Grizzly Killer” series.
The story follows Zach Connors, who leaves his home in Kentucky in 1824 with his personal assistant and heads to the Rocky Mountains. Zach never returns to Kentucky, instead finding fame, friendship, love, and a new home in the harsh wilderness.
After a grizzly bear kills his assistant, Zach learns to survive the brutal winters. He earns the respect of others by killing a rogue grizzly, fending off dangerous Indian tribes, and thriving in the wild, earning the nickname “Grizzly Killer.”
Zach’s adventures continue alongside Jimbo, his dog (nicknamed the “Great Medicine Dog” by the Indians), and an injured Ute warrior named Running Wolf. Together, they rescue two sisters from a French trapper, who later become their wives.
When Zach saves Running Wolf’s sister, Shining Star, he faces a moral dilemma: Indian traditions expect him to take her as a wife, but his Christian beliefs stand in opposition.
Set against the rugged mountains of Utah, this is an engaging tale of survival in the face of hostile tribes and unforgiving nature.
Highlights from the Series
In Under the Blood Moon, set in 1828, Zach Connors is one of the few white men to explore the Rocky Mountains. Known as the “Grizzly Killer,” he is both feared and respected. Zach and his companions—including Running Wolf, Jimbo, and their wives—travel to a rendezvous where they confront danger from the Blackfeet tribe, a man-eating grizzly, and enemies seeking revenge.
Through masterful storytelling, Warenski blends fiction and history, transporting readers to a time when only the rugged and fearless survived in the American West.
In The Medicine Wheel, Zach and Jimbo come across a burned trapper’s camp filled with destruction. As they investigate, they uncover a chilling reason behind the massacre. The scene leaves Zach both baffled and horrified, setting the stage for a suspenseful tale of survival and justice in the wild frontier.
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I love these books so much that myself and my wife have LISTEN to them ALL 4 times and each time we hear something that we missed on the previous times. Thank you SO much for these wonderful stories.
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