num_pages: 432
description: In a post-apocalyptic Saskatchewan, the Gunslingers are a holy order of Law, empowered to keep the peace and protect the common people. They have supernatural powers to back it up.The Walsh siblings are about to find themselves entangled in the nefarious schemes of a necromancer. But they're not Gunslingers -- not yet. Graeme and Piper will need all their training and courage, and all the support of their newfound companions, to put a stop to the villain's plans. But Graeme has an ace up his sleeve. Nobody but his family, and the shaman who trained him, know that he's a sorcerer.What People Are Saying:"I loved this book. It was like Fallout meets Firefly meets Supernatural meets Shannara. . . I found myself wanting to know much more about the world the author has created. Though this is a quick read (being a novella), it is packed full of good characterization, a steady plot, and worldbuilding you can really sink your teeth into."-- Katje van Loon, author of Bellica and Stranger Skies."A book friend told me about this world of gunfighting elves and I knew I was hooked! Then the writing was great, and that was a bonus!"-- Shane's Book Club"I had no idea what to expect when I started 'Showdown'. I was initially put off by the capitalizations of what I took for time worn stereotypes: the Desperado, the Gunslinger, etc. Then Graeme let us see his elven ears and I was THERE. From that point on a black hole couldn't have sucked me out of the story. Horses with opinions? A Gnome pitching a line to a Gunslinger's sister? A ghost offering advice to that same Gunslinger? Oh, yeah, I'm definitely into this world."-- Bonnie Milani, author of "Home World" and "Liquid Gambit"
language: English
title: Once Upon a Time in the Wyrd West
publisher: Aradia Publishing