The Land: A Novel

By Robert K. Swisher Jr.

Crumbling Indian and Spanish ruins, lost gold and a modern ranch are all part of The Land where centuries of men and women have lived, loved, fought and died. It is a novel of their hopes, dreams of wealth and power, their lust and greed. Symbolic of what this piece of earth means is the spear point made by Silver Moon and cast aside to be found by each successive generation. The spear point fills each possessor with the vision of the past and these ghostly visions have a determining effect on the fate of those who hold it in their hands. In the end, it is this ancient spear point that saves the ranch and its owner from disaster. ROBERT K. SWISHER JR. has been a ranch foreman and a mountain guide. An individual who knows the outdoors and western history, he has successfully combined these interests in stories, poems and novels. He is also the author of “The Last Narrow Gauge Train Robbery,” “Fatal Destiny,” “Only Magic,” “Love Lies Bleeding,” “How Far The Mountain” and “Last Day In Paradise,” all from Sunstone Press.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sunstone Press
• Release date: Mar 15, 2012
• ISBN: 9781611390711

Robert K. Swisher Jr.

ROBERT K. SWISHER JR. has been a ranch foreman and a mountain guide. He knows the outdoors and western history, and has successfully combined these interests in stories, poems and novels. He is also the author of THE LAND, FATAL DESTINY, ONLY MAGIC, THE LAST NARROW GAUGE TRAIN ROBBERY, HOW FAR THE MOUNTAIN and LOVE LIES BLEEDING, all from Sunstone Press. Of THE LAND, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY said: “If there were a category of historical romances written for men, this moving novel would fit the bill.”

Reviews for The Land

[geraldstanek-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This historical novel set in New Mexico is written in a clear, fast-paced style. Swisher successfully weaves cultures and time periods into an enjoyable, coherent tale, full of humanity. His varied cast of characters are deeply connected to the land, whether they are trying to settle it, conquer it, or are merely passing through. After reading The Land, I feel that connection too. It was an unexpected pleasure.