Journey Through Dust and Steel: Dive into the Heart of the American Frontier with 'Trains, Trails, and Outlaws'!

Written by Gene Stevens

Trains, Trails, and Outlaws: Western Poetry & Stories III invites readers onto dusty roads, steel rails, and prairie paths where the American frontier still breathes. G.C. Stevens blends original Western poetry, short stories, personal photographs, RPPCs, postal history, and vivid historical sketches to celebrate Iowa and the Midwest as the doorway to the West.

From Jesse James, Wyatt Earp, Black Hawk, Butch Cassidy, and the Sundance Kid to the Pony Express, Chisholm Trail, Rock Island Railroad, and Sitting Bull, this collection captures legends, landscapes, and working people shaped by courage, hardship, memory, and myth, an affectionate tribute to Western heritage and imagination for readers of history and folklore alike.

Trains, Trails and Outlaws: Wild West Anthology #3

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Gene Stevens, born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1959, is an American author, historian, and blogger known for his work in historical crime literature and his engaging online presence as G.C. Stevens. With a deep passion for uncovering the untold stories of America's past, Stevens has carved out a unique niche as a writer and researcher, blending meticulous historical detail with gripping narrative. His most notable work, *A Fiendish Crime*, explores the true story of the first train robbery in the American West, showcasing his ability to bring forgotten events to life with vivid prose and a keen eye for historical context.

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Stevens’ journey to authorship has been shaped by a diverse and adventurous life. After serving in the U.S. Navy and the Naval Reserves, as well as the Army National Guard, he transitioned into a career in law enforcement. Over the years, he served as a patrol officer, juvenile officer, and D.A.R.E. instructor. His experiences in security, law enforcement, and military police training have provided him with a unique perspective on crime and justice, which he channels into his writing.

As G.C. Stevens, he maintains a blog titled *Central States, Lawman and Outlaws Historic Association*, where he delves into topics ranging from Wild West mysteries to Civil War history. His posts reflect his extensive travels across the United States, where he visits historic sites and engages in genealogy, tracing his family’s roots back to Ireland and England. Stevens’ love for history extends beyond writing; he spent over three decades as a living historian, reenacting periods from the Revolutionary War to World War II.

In addition to *A Fiendish Crime*, Stevens has authored other works, including *Red Flag of Defiance*, about the Black Hawk War, and the semi-fictional *Ten Eycke Chronicles: Return to Tombstone*. Now residing in Des Moines, Iowa, where he runs a private investigative company, Stevens continues to explore the intersections of history, crime, and human experience. He married in Tombstone, Arizona, in 2017, and lives with his wife. He remains an avid researcher, traveler, and storyteller, committed to preserving the past for modern readers.