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Charles Ray’s Caleb Johnson – 3 New Adventures Coming 2026!
4 February 2026|Authors, DSP Articles
Western fans, saddle up for more high-country action: Charles Ray is bringing three brand-new Caleb Johnson Mountain Man novels to Dusty Saddle Publishing in 2026, and pre-order opportunities are being lined up so you won’t miss a single one.
The Caleb Johnson series has become one of DSP’s most reliable and beloved franchises—packed with authentic mountain-man survival, brutal wilderness realism, moral tension, family stakes, and the kind of unbreakable resolve that defines Ray’s heroes. With the first four books earning strong sales, glowing reviews, and steady chart climbs, readers have been asking for more Caleb Johnson stories. Charles Ray and DSP are delivering exactly that.
Here are the three upcoming titles (estimated release windows):
- Lily of the Valley: (Est. June 2026) Lily Mason, a widow from Akron, Ohio, arrives in Bear Creek and buys an old house in a secluded valley not far from Caleb and Flora’s spread. Lily keeps to herself, but soon rumors spread that she practices witchcraft. When a group of Bear Creek townsfolk decides to drive her out—or worse—Caleb and Flora step in to protect her. A story of prejudice, quiet courage, and the frontier’s thin line between fear and justice.
- Follow the Stars: (Est. September 2026) Malcolm Russel arrives in Bear Creek from Baltimore with big dreams of becoming a mountain man. He hires Caleb to guide him on a camping trip into the high country. Malcolm is clumsy, rash, and constantly getting into trouble, forcing Caleb to pull him out of one scrape after another. Along the way, Caleb rediscovers the simple joy of living in the moment and enjoying life instead of always bracing for the next fight.
- Saving Grace: (Est. November 2026) Grace Lynn, Lillian Davis’s young cousin, shows up unannounced in Bear Creek. She’s cagey about why she came, but shortly after her arrival, Dirk Bentley appears. He’s not forthcoming about his business, and Grace acts nervous whenever she sees him. Lillian senses her cousin is hiding something dangerous and asks Flora and Caleb for help. What they uncover puts everyone in peril.
These three novels continue the series’ tradition of standalone adventures that also build Caleb and Flora’s larger story—family, community, moral choices, and the harsh beauty of the mountains. With DSP’s full promotional support (Nick Wale leading marketing, Jersey Muriel Campana coordinating production), each book will get the push it deserves: eye-catching covers, targeted ads, social campaigns, Wild Posse Readers Club perks, and the chart momentum that has made the earlier Caleb Johnson books consistent performers.
How to Stay Ahead:
Pre-order windows will open soon for each title—watch dspublishingnetwork.com closely. Join the Wild Posse Readers Club for first alerts, exclusive early looks, cover reveals, and special pre-order bonuses so you never miss a Caleb Johnson release in 2026.
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In Search of the Seven Cities of Gold – Charles Ray’s New Hit!
2 February 2026|Authors, DSP Articles
The legendary Seven Cities of Gold are calling—and Charles Ray answers with a pulse-pounding Western adventure that’s filled with action, high-stakes drama, and plenty of gunplay from one of the finest voices in the genre.
Charles Ray delivers the classic Western ingredients readers love: authentic frontier detail, moral tension, relentless pursuit, and the kind of hard-edged gunplay that keeps the adrenaline pumping. This standalone adventure is packed with the courage, grit, and high-noon showdowns that have made Ray one of DSP’s most reliable chart performers.
Nick Wale’s promotional machine is behind this one, and DSP’s focus on human-crafted, soulful Westerns continues to resonate. In Search of the Seven Cities of Gold is already gaining strong early traction—don’t get left behind.
WHAT IS THIS ONE ABOUT?
When two scientists from the East come to New Mexico Territory in search of the legendary Seven Cities of Gold, reputed to be located somewhere among the Pueblos, outlaws get wind of it and decide to cash in. They abduct one of the researchers, but one escapes and makes his way to Plata, where he asks Town Marshal Boone Collins for help. Boone saddles up and heads for the hills on a rescue mission, racing against time as the outlaws begin to think they’re on a wild goose chase and might as well cut their losses, kill the scientist, and make their getaway.
WHERE CAN I GET MY COPY?
In Search of the Seven Cities of Gold by Charles Ray is AVAILABLE NOW on Amazon as a Kindle e-book (paperback to follow).
Saddle up and grab it today—ride with Marshal Boone Collins into the hunt for lost gold and survival. This one’s packed with action, adventure, drama, and gunplay—don’t miss your shot!
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Jim Beckwourth: Mountain Man-Trailblazer is ready for pre-order!
Jim Beckwourth: Mountain Man Trailblazer bestselling author Charles Ray is the thrilling fourth novel in the America250 Series, honoring the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding is now available for 𝙋𝙍𝙀-𝙊𝙍𝘿𝙀𝙍! https://a.co/d/bo8pXxP
Ride into history and discover a true frontier legend.
𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲—𝗗𝗦𝗣 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀. #dustysaddlepublishing #charlesray
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Beckwourth Trailblazer – Charles Ray’s America250 Epic
26 January 2026|Authors, DSP Articles
The America250 series keeps blazing trails—Jim Beckwourth: Mountain Man Trailblazer by Charles Ray is now available for pre-order on Amazon, with the official release set for Sunday, March 15th, 2026 from Dusty Saddle Publishing!
This thrilling fourth novel in DSP’s landmark America250 series celebrates the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding by shining a powerful spotlight on one of the West’s most extraordinary and under-celebrated legends: Jim Beckwourth.
Enslaved at birth, James P. Beckwourth was freed and joined the Rocky Mountain Fur Company in the 1830s, heading west as a trapper and quickly carving out a reputation as a master scout, fighter, adventurer, and one of the finest frontiersmen of his era. Over six-plus decades, he lived a life few could match—riding through pivotal moments of American history, from the California Gold Rush to the Seminole Wars. For many years he lived among the Crow Nation, rising to become a respected war chief, and he blazed a trail through the mountains from Nevada Territory to California that still bears his name today.
A man who thirsted for adventure, Beckwourth pushed from Virginia—his birthplace—to the Gulf Coast, the Rocky Mountains, and beyond. He lived life to the fullest, earned a reputation second to none, and helped open the West in ways that changed the nation forever.
Charles Ray brings Beckwourth roaring back to life with his signature blend of historical accuracy, high-stakes action, vivid frontier detail, and the kind of unbreakable spirit that defines the America250 series. After the chart-climbing success of The Pathfinder: John Fremont and Simon Kenton: The Forgotten Hero, this fourth installment keeps the momentum rolling—honoring the grit, courage, and trailblazing heroism that built America.
Nick Wale is steering this launch with full DSP firepower, and Jersey Muriel Campana is coordinating to ensure Jim Beckwourth: Mountain Man Trailblazer hits hard from day one. Pre-order now so you’re first on the trail when it drops March 15th!
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Authentic historical depth and high-country adventure
- Beckwourth’s incredible life: from enslavement to Crow war chief to trailblazer
- The raw courage and daring that opened the West
- The kind of relentless storytelling that makes the America250 series unforgettable
PRE-ORDER NOW
Jim Beckwourth: Mountain Man Trailblazer by Charles Ray is AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER on Amazon as a Kindle e-book (paperback to follow). Lock in your copy today and be ready to ride with Beckwourth on March 15th, 2026!
The trailblazer’s story is calling—don’t miss it. America250 rolls on!
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