Reviewers frequently praise his "vivid, cinematic" prose and realistic portrayal of the Rocky Mountain region.
His most famous series follows a Wyoming game warden. As of 2026, there are 25 novels in the series, with the latest, The Crossroads , released in February 2026. Reviewers frequently praise his "vivid, cinematic" prose and
Recipient of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel ( Blue Heaven ), the Anthony Award, Macavity Award, and the Western Heritage Award for Literature. Major Works and Series Reviewers frequently praise his "vivid