Dan Arnold

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About Dan Arnold

Born in Bakersfield, California and abandoned by his parents in Seattle, Washington, after living in the foster care system for some years, Dan Arnold was eventually adopted. Now making his home in Texas with his wife Lora, he's lived in Idaho, Washington, California, and Virginia. They have four grown children of whom they are justifiably proud, not because they are such good parents, but because God is good.
At one (brief) point Mr. Arnold was one of the 3% of fine visual artists who earn their entire income from sales of their art. He's a writer, a painter and a sculptor.
In 2013, after 40+ years of searching, he found and got reacquainted with his long-lost half-brother and a host of relatives from his mother's side of the family.
A Member of the Association of Christian Fiction Writers, and Western Writers of America, in 2015 his book Angels & Imperfections was selected as a finalist in Christian Fiction in the Reader's Favorite International Book awards.
He is a former Certification and Training Director for CHA, the Association for Horsemanship Safety and Education, former Director of the Program for Applied Equine Studies, and a former Master Instructor in both Western and English riding.
As a horse trainer and clinician Dan traveled extensively and was blessed to work with horses and people in amazing circumstances and locations.
He's herded cattle in Texas, chased kangaroos on horseback through the Australian Outback, guided pack-trips into the Sierras and the Colorado Rockies, conditioned and trained thoroughbred race horses, galloped a warmblood on the bank of a canal that was surveyed by George Washington, and spent uncounted, delightful hours breaking bread with unique characters in diverse parts of the world.
Dan can't sing or dance, but he'd like to think he's considered an accomplished horseman, engaging public speaker, and an excellent judge of single malt Scotch.

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BEAR CREEK (SAGE COUNTRY Book 1) Jun 8, 2013

by Dan Arnold

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A man without a legacy, John Everett Sage spent his life wandering, working in cow towns and frontier outposts, usually as a law man. He was hoping to re-connect with his family in Wyoming when a run away horse led him in a new direction. In the town of Bear Creek, John will find his family, only to see them go in search of their own destiny.
As a law man, he'll see the high country and track killers in the night. Old friends will help him face new times of violence and danger, his personal limitations, political imperatives and the evil intentions of men whose souls are lost to greed.
Along the way he’ll win the trust of a community, the support of a governor and the love of a woman.
Hold on tight, the industrial revolution is moving faster than the newest locomotive, faster than a galloping horse and faster than the fastest gun.
John Everett Sage will handle whatever comes at him, with grace, humor, lightning fast reflexes, and his personal faith in God.
Fans of Louis L’ Amour Westerns will love this inspiring, action packed and gritty Western which may also remind them of Robert B. Parker or Elmore Leonard, with a touch of Cormac McCarthy for good measure.
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Alta Vista: Sage Country Book Two Mar 15, 2016

by Dan Arnold

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When Sheriff John Everett Sage returns from California to the town of Bear Creek, Colorado, he’s prepared to get married. He’s not prepared to confront a bunch of killers in the company of both a bounty hunter and a preacher.
A daring daylight bank robbery puts him on the trail of murderous outlaws. When he and the posse return, John soon finds himself a married man with two children. How will he balance the responsibilities of his life with the politics and perils of a job that ultimately plunges his little family into mortal danger?
As the 19th Century draws to a close, life is hard on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.
For John Everett Sage, it’s hard to stay alive. He’s a husband, a father, and a celebrated lawman, committed to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with his God.
Even though the newspapers will probably get it wrong, as Colorado prepares to enter the twentieth century, John Everett Sage will become part of the legend of the west.

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Sage Country (1-3) Boxed Set Oct 14, 2016

by Dan Arnold

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Simply stepping off a train to stretch his legs sends a former Texas Ranger into an adventure that could change his life and secure his legacy. He might win the trust of a community, the support of a governor and the love of a woman. There are those who intend a different outcome. They intend to see him in a lonely grave.
These are the stories of John Everett Sage.
Even though the newspapers will probably get it wrong, as Colorado prepares to enter the twentieth century, John Everett Sage will become part of the legend of the west

Bob Logan: Gunman at large May 1, 2019

by Dan Arnold

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You might say, the Civil War gave birth to Bob Logan.
A teenage boy on the cusp of manhood, he’s already a manhunter exposed to the horrors of war. Working for a Scotsman named Allan Pinkerton, he’ll leave his past behind for an uncertain future in the west. As a Pinkerton man his identity must be adaptable to match the ever-changing circumstances.
His introduction to life on the lawless frontier brings him into contact with James Butler Hickock and William F. Cody. Encounters with hostile Indians, men with lingering post war hatred, and the ever-present threat of sudden death, mold him in ways he couldn’t imagine. So do the charms of a blue eyed, blonde-haired maiden.
In a time and place where a young man must grow up fast, he earns the nickname, ‘Bloody’ Bob Logan.
With a job description to be one person one day and another the next, will anyone know who he really is? Does he know himself?

Set in the days of American Reconstruction after the Civil War, Bob Logan is another thrilling novel for fans of Dan Arnold, Louis L’ Amour, Robert B. Parker or Elmore Leonard, with a touch of Larry McMurtry for good measure.

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Riding For The Brand: Sage Country Book Three Jun 1, 2016

by Dan Arnold

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Riding For The Brand
Much like that of the samurai who has pledged loyalty and service to his lord, the term, “Riding for the brand” refers to a commitment, a responsibility and a sense of belonging.
Simply stated, to ride for the brand means to be loyal and faithful to the outfit you represent.
It is a code of honor.

At the end of the 19th Century, life is hard on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.
For John Everett Sage, it’s hard to stay alive. He’s a husband, a father, and a celebrated lawman committed to do justice, to love mercy and walk humbly with his God.
The scars of his past and the politics of the present have weakened his resolve and self-confidence. After a brief encounter with Bat Masterson, John rides off to investigate what became of the parents of the children he and his wife Lora have taken into their home.
Before he resumes his role as Sheriff of Alta Vista County, he’ll round up stolen livestock, confront thieves and murderers, and with the help of a famous old frontiersman, bring justice to another corner of his world.
Even though the newspapers will probably get it wrong, as Colorado prepares to enter the 20th Century, John Everett Sage will become part of the legend of the west.

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Yellow Horse: A Sage Country novel Feb 16, 2018

by Dan Arnold

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YELLOW HORSE

In response to a sacred vision, the half Comanche, half Cherokee warrior, Yellow Horse, returns to the Indian Territory from Texas to discuss his vision with the great Comanche war chief, Quanah Parker.
Yellow Horse is a man on the edge. He’s struggling to understand his place as a Comanche warrior in the rapidly changing times, and the white man’s world. He’s found some comfort scouting for his peoples’ long-time enemies, the Texas Rangers
To improve his beef holdings, Quanah needs a man to buy breeding stock and herd them to the reservation.
Yellow Horse has come in answer to his prayers.
He is surprised to learn that Quanah is no longer fighting the American government. He too is learning to think and speak like a white man.
In a time when native people are hated and feared, Yellow Horse sets out to find someone who will sell cattle to the Comanche, hire drovers, outfit a cattle drive, and deliver the herd to the Indian Territory. Before he can bring in the herd, he’ll have to confront rustlers and track down the outlaws who destroyed a small settlement. They’ve kidnapped the woman he loves, an army Colonel’s daughter.
They will show him no mercy.
None will be shown them.

The story is set in the Panhandle of Texas and the Indian Territory of Oklahoma in the late spring of 1877. It includes many historic figures who lived in the area at the time. It's another a contribution to the many books of historical fiction that address the frontier period .

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Stolen Horses: A Sage Country novel Jul 20, 2018

by Dan Arnold

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Stolen Horses
When Charles Goodnight sends for the nearest Texas Rangers, Sergeant John Everett Sage knows the problem must be big. Six desperados stole eighteen head of Goodnight’s horses and killed his wrangler. The famous cattleman could handle it himself, but he’s trying to build a ranch. Tracking down the murderous horse thieves is a job for the Rangers.
Sage’s friend and scout, Yellow Horse, has just returned from the Indian Territory. Together, with a few men, they set out to track down the Murdock gang and return the stolen horses.
How far will a Texas Ranger go to recover stolen horses? How far will a Comanche warrior go to seek justice for the murder of a friend?
The outlaws are expecting them.

Set in Texas and parts of the Santa Fe Trail in the late 1870’s, this is a tale of endurance, justice and bringing the rule of law into a time and place not yet civilized. While this is a clean Western read, it will remind readers of Louis L'Amour, with a smattering of Elmore Leonard and a hint of Larry McMurtry.

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The Lost and Found Collection Jan 6, 2021

by Dan Arnold

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THREE ARCHEOLOGICAL THRILLER NOVELLAS IN THE CHRONICLES OF DR. JACOB WALKER.

American anthropologist, Dr. Jacob Walker travels across the globe responding to requests for his service.

Beginning in Israel, Dr. Jacob Walker has been tasked with recovering an ancient box of symbolic relics. It’s been a factor in the establishment of three religions and its fame has contributed to the development of art, history, science and culture. Thousands of years of mystery surround the disappearance of the enigmatic object. It’s reappearance at this time in history threatens the balance of power in the Middle East and throughout the world.

From Africa to Australia, Jake and his friends research and solve some of the most sought after ancient artifacts and places. But they have to ask, why is someone interfering in their research? For Jake and his friends, the answers could come at far too high a price.

Science demands answers in places where something older than the dream of time waits to feed its ancient hunger.

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The Fourth Horseman (SAGE COUNTRY) Dec 1, 2018

by Dan Arnold

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The Fourth Horseman

Death and destruction are threatening the Texas borderlands.
After Texas won its independence, the Mexican people left stranded on the U.S. side of the Rio Grande continue to live as they have for centuries. Not even the Civil War and Reconstruction have changed their way of life.
Politics and greed are about to put an end to all that, even if it means murder.
Outraged at being treated like second class citizens, the Mexican people have a different outcome in mind. They outnumber the Anglo population by ten to one. If they are to be treated like dogs, it's time for the dogs to bite.
As blood flows on both sides of the conflict, an undercover Texas Ranger is sent into El Paso County to investigate.
In a region where life is cheap and crime and corruption are as common as dirt, can one man find a just solution and prevent a war, or will death and hell ride into the borderlands on a pale horse?

The Fourth Horseman is another great book for fans of Dan Arnold’s Historical Fiction. The story is based on one of the worst chapters in the history of Texas, the San Elizario Salt War.
Fans of Louis L’ Amour will love this Western which may also remind them of Robert B. Parker or Elmore Leonard, with a touch of Cormac McCarthy for good measure.

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The Ticking Clock (Angels & Imperfection Book 3) May 27, 2020

by Dan Arnold

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IS THE VIOLENCE IN HIS PAST INTERFERING IN HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD?

When private detective John Wesley Tucker meets Hafsah Bashir, his world and his mission are turned inside out. She’s searching for a missing family member and the fate of millions hangs in the balance.

Since the fall of ISIS, radicalized recruits from the internet have been ineffective at bringing mass casualty terror back to America. The Islamic State recognizes they need leadership and training. The caliphate has just the right man for the job; they’ve sent him to America. Before he begins organizing a network, his first group of home-grown mujahedeen will strike in East Texas. DHS Agent Jack McCarthy enlists John’s aid in stopping them…

Storylines that are as fresh as those in today’s headlines.

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Bob Logan: Classic Western Adventure Series Jul 1, 2020

by Dan Arnold

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BOB LOGAN

Where no lawman can or wants to go, private detective Bob Logan can and does.
His introduction to life on the lawless frontier brings him into contact with James Butler Hickock and William F. Cody. Encounters with hostile Indians, men with lingering post war hatred, and the ever-present threat of sudden death mold him in ways he couldn’t imagine. In a time and place where a young man must grow up fast, he earns the nickname, ‘Bloody’ Bob Logan.
With a job description to be one person one day and another the next, will anyone know who he really is? Does he know himself?

Experience rugged historical fiction in the real wild west. Set in the days of American Reconstruction after the Civil War, Bob Logan is another thrilling Western novel series for fans of Dan Arnold, Louis L’ Amour, Robert B. Parker or Elmore Leonard, with a touch of Larry McMurtry for good measure.
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Bob Logan: Some Like It Hot (Sage Country) Jun 28, 2019

by Dan Arnold

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In the West there are places where evil men conduct their wicked business beyond the reach of law.
Where no lawman can or wants to go, private detective Bob Logan can and does.
As a Pinkerton man, his identity must be adaptable to match the ever-changing circumstances. Given a chance, a man learns from his mistakes—if he lives long enough.
Men who think they’re above the law must be brought down.
Sometimes a rope is the best way to do it.
Sometimes it’s not.
When they have to choose between heaven and hell.
Some like it hot.

Fans of Dan Arnold and Louis L’ Amour will love this Western which may also remind them of Robert B. Parker or Elmore Leonard, with a touch of Larry McMurtry for good measure.

http://www.danielbanks-books.com/

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