A Western fiction universe · Arizona Territory · 1882
RedstoneCrossing
A living world of law, land, family and hard choices.
A world beyond a single book
There's a story behind every door.
The sheriff is only one part of Redstone Crossing. Its families, shopkeepers, ranchers, travelers and neighbors all have stories of their own.
The novels · A Lovett Western
The Lovett Westerns
Two books are taking shape in Redstone Crossing. The story continues beyond either one.
Book Two · In preparation
The Broken Line
The next chapter in Redstone Crossing. Cover concept unveiled; publication details to follow.
Discover Book Two ↗Book Three · In development. Details will be revealed as the series progresses.
Dispatches from the territory
Letters from Redstone
News of the Lovett Westerns, glimpses behind the stories, and occasional dispatches from the town. The mailing list will open before the novels launch.
A note from the author
We are preparing a reader mailing list. When subscriptions open, you’ll be able to join here and receive occasional updates from J. D. Lunsford.
Subscriber registration is coming soonNo addresses are collected until the signup service is connected.The Territorial Photo Archive
Scenes from another century.
Period-style fictional photographs of residents, landmarks, and daily life. An expanding visual archive, separate from our painted story illustrations.
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