Ray Launches Latest Western Bestseller With “The Red Ghost”

The following story appeared on the Dusty Saddle Publishing Network on June 4, 2026.

Charles Ray, one of the foremost and most respected writers in Western fiction today, delivers another action-packed winner!

The legendary Rusty Rhodes is back in the saddle with his latest hard-riding bounty hunter adventure. Packed with classic Western tension, clever tracking, and unexpected frontier danger, The Red Ghost proves once again that Charles Ray is at the absolute top of his game.

WHAT IS THIS ONE ABOUT?

Rusty tracks a fugitive to the northwest region of Arizona Territory and learns that he’s probably hiding out with relatives on one of the spreads in the vicinity of Fort Whipple, north of Prescott, the territorial capital. Once in the area, he discovers that finding someone among the widely separated ranches and farms won’t be as easy as he’d anticipated, and it might be complicated by a mysterious ‘red ghost’ that some people claim is running rampant in the area.

Not a believer in ghosts, Rusty ignores the stories until he hears strange sounds while scouting one of the farms and finds evidence of some large creature having crashed through the underbrush near where he’d tethered his horse. He now realizes that the red ghost, while not a ghost, is real and large enough to pose a danger. So, he puts his fugitive hunt on hold to solve the conundrum of the red ghost, and when he does, he and everyone else are surprised.

Even more surprised is the wanted man when Rusty once more sets his mind to the hunt.

WHERE CAN I GET MY COPY?

“Rusty Rhodes Bounty Hunter: The Red Ghost” is available right now on Amazon as a Kindle eBook. Paperback coming soon

A new Bass Reeves adventure!

The Adventures Of Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves: 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗢 by bestselling author Charles Ray is Available Now on Amazon. https://a.co/d/0272LYQy
A routine mission turns deadly when an English fugitive joins a ruthless gang. But complicated—and dangerous—has never stopped Bass Reeves from getting the job done. Grab your copy now. https://a.co/d/03cKRL5e
𝗗𝗦𝗣 𝗗𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗦 – 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘! #dustysaddlepublishing #charlesray

 

Toby Giles: Lawman – A new box set!

He crossed the Ohio River a slave… he pinned on the star a free man.
Toby Giles: 𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗠𝗔𝗡: Books 1-3 by Charles Ray is now Available on Amazon. Jericho’s about to face the lawman it never wanted… —and can’t survive without. Grab your copy now. https://a.co/d/06qdQKWn
𝗗𝗦𝗣 𝗗𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗦 – 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘! #dustysaddlepublishing #charlesray

 

America 250 – Jim Beckwourth book out now!

im Beckwourth: 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗭𝗘𝗥 by bestselling authorCharles Ray. The third book in DSP’s exclusive America250 series is here — honoring the pioneers and heroes who helped build this nation. DSP proudly celebrates the grit, frontier spirit, and heroic legacy of the American West. Grab your copy now. https://a.co/d/04WKwdyH
𝐃𝐒𝐏 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐒 – 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄! #dustysaddlepublishing #America250 #charlesray

Charles Ray Unleashes Bass Reeves – Hot Temper, Cold Revenge

23 January 2026|Authors, DSP Articles

The trail is hot and justice rides hard—The Adventures Of Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves: Hot Temper, Cold Revenge by Charles Ray is officially out and AVAILABLE NOW on Amazon as a Kindle e-book and paperback!

Charles Ray, the bestselling master of authentic frontier tales, delivers another gripping chapter in the legendary Bass Reeves saga. After helping the army track down deserting soldiers, Bass Reeves and his trusted sidekick Henry Lone Tree head back toward Muscogee. They decide to stop for the night in the railhead town of Checote Switch, just a couple of days’ ride from home.

What should have been a quiet layover turns deadly when a railroad worker is murdered—and suspicion immediately falls on a hand from a nearby ranch. With Bass as the only law within reach, he and Henry set out on the trail, finally cornering the suspect near the Red River and taking him into custody.

But the real trouble begins there. The dead man’s friends want blood—immediate, frontier-style justice—and they’re not willing to wait for a judge or jury. Bass now faces the hardest choice of his career: step aside and let vengeance take its course, or stand firm, protect his prisoner, and uphold the letter of the law—even when the whole town wants to see a rope.

Bass does what Bass always does—he follows the law. In a world where tempers run hot and revenge runs cold, that decision could cost him everything.

Ray’s signature style shines: meticulous historical detail, unbreakable moral conviction, tense standoffs, and the quiet heroism that made Bass Reeves one of the most respected lawmen in the Indian Territory. Fans of the series will love this latest ride—packed with action, character depth, and the kind of frontier justice that still resonates today.

With Nick Wale’s promotional push and DSP’s chart-climbing machine behind it, Hot Temper, Cold Revenge is already gaining ground and poised for big things in 2026.

WHAT IS THIS ONE ABOUT?

After helping the army track down some deserting soldiers, Bass Reeves and his sidekick, Henry Lone Tree, head back to Muscogee. They decided to stop for the night in the railhead town of Checote Switch, a couple of days’ ride from Muscogee. While there, a railroad worker is killed, and suspicion falls on a hand from one of the nearby ranches. Bass is the only law in the vicinity, so he and Henry set out on the ranch hand’s trail, finally cornering him near the Red River, where they take him into custody. They then have to protect the killer from the desire of the dead man’s friends to dispense immediate justice. Faced with the choice of allowing the aggrieved men to get their revenge for the murder of their friend or facing them down and following the letter of the law, Bass does what he always does. He follows the law.

WHERE CAN I GET MY COPY?

The Adventures Of Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves: Hot Temper, Cold Revenge by Charles Ray is AVAILABLE NOW on Amazon as a Kindle e-book and paperback. Grab it today and ride with Bass Reeves—then watch the charts as this one keeps climbing! The series is stronger than ever—don’t miss your shot!

Ray Makes Huge Chart Gains With Latest Caleb Johnson Smash!

Published at https://dspublishingnetwork.com/interviews-and-articles/f/ray-makes-huge-chart-gains-with-latest-caleb-johnson-smash

9 January 2026|Authors, DSP Articles

The numbers don’t lie: Charles Ray is on fire. The latest installment in the Caleb Johnson Mountain Man series is not just released—it is absolutely tearing up the bestseller charts. We are thrilled to report that Caleb Johnson Mountain Man: Trouble in the Tall Timber is currently sitting at a massive #41!

Readers are flocking to this series for its high-energy adventure and authentic frontier spirit. If you haven’t joined the stampede yet, now is the time to see what everyone is talking about.

WHAT IS THIS ONE ABOUT?

Caleb and Flora return home after spending the winter with Flora’s people to find that a timber baron has set his sights on Bear Creek as the location for a large lumber enterprise.

To succeed, however, the man needs access to prime timberland, such as the acreage that Caleb and Flora own.

The problem is that Caleb refuses to allow the cutting of any of his woodland.

This sets up an inevitable, violent confrontation between two men, each bent on having his way.

WHY YOU NEED TO READ THIS ONE:

When a book hits #41 on the charts, it means one thing: the story delivers. Charles Ray has crafted a narrative filled with tension, excitement, and the kind of “stand your ground” justice that Western fans crave.

See why thousands of readers have pushed this title into the top ranks.

HOW TO GET YOUR COPY:

Don’t miss out on the book that is dominating the charts. Available now from Amazon as a Kindle e-book and paperback

The Missing Link: Eustis Tucker Takes on His Toughest Case Yet!

Published on Dusty Saddle – October 17, 2025.

The Missing Link: Eustis Tucker Takes on His Toughest Case Yet!

When the dust settles over the Texas plains and the sun paints the horizon gold, a new kind of hero steps forward. Eustis Tucker, Country Lawyer: The Missing Link bursts onto the scene like a sunrise over the Texas plains, bold, radiant, and impossible to ignore. It is a story that crackles with life, filled with sharp dialogue, colorful characters, and a hero who steps out of the courthouse and into the wild chaos of justice under the open sky.

The world Charles Ray builds is painted with dust, sweat, and determination. Every word carries the rhythm of hooves pounding across the prairie, every scene breathes with the heartbeat of courage. Eustis Tucker stands tall as a symbol of persistence and grit, a man driven by purpose and pride as he ventures beyond the limits of law and logic. With each turn of the page, readers are pulled into a thrilling, heartfelt journey that captures the raw beauty of the American West.

This brand new release proves that Charles Ray continues to define the Western genre with unmatched strength and grace. Every title under the DSP banner carries a promise of quality, passion, and authenticity. Choosing Eustis Tucker, Country Lawyer: The Missing Link means supporting a publishing house that celebrates true storytellers like Charles Ray, authors who honor the roots of the West while giving it fresh life for today’s readers. DSP continues to be the home of powerful Western voices, and this release is another shining example of that legacy.

What’s It About?

Fresh from his first big courtroom win, Beeville attorney Eustis Tucker takes on a case unlike any he has faced before. An elderly woman hires him to track down her missing grandson, promising a handsome fee of ten thousand dollars plus expenses. The offer is too tempting to refuse, but the job takes Tucker far from the polished floors of the courthouse and straight into the unpredictable heart of Texas.

From the quiet streets of Beeville to the rough river port of Houston, Tucker must rely on quick thinking and raw instinct to survive. In a city where danger lurks at every turn, he learns that courage means standing tall when the law fades into chaos. Being a country lawyer turns into a test of nerve, wit, and endurance as Tucker discovers that true justice demands far more than legal knowledge. It demands the will to fight for what is right.

Where to Get It

Eustis Tucker, Country Lawyer: The Missing Link by Charles Ray is available now on Amazon as a Kindle e-book, with a paperback edition coming soon. Step into the saddle and ride with Eustis Tucker, because the West has a new legend.

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