The Complete Set
by Duane R. Keeling
Spanning five decades of the tumultuous 20th century, the Bee Adkins series is the epic biographical saga of a man born of the fading American frontier—a master tracker, a legendary hunter, and a reluctant gunhand whose skills were forged in the wild, but whose heart belonged to his family.
The journey begins with Bee’s harsh upbringing in Texas and New Mexico, where he learns the unforgiving laws of nature. A fateful journey into revolutionary Mexico transforms him from a boy into a fugitive, a man who learns to kill to survive. Returning to Arizona a haunted man, Bee seeks peace in marriage, but his past and the crushing weight of the Great Depression pull him into a criminal underworld. His choices, born of a desperate need to provide, set in motion a devastating chain of events that shatters his family, tests his wife’s sanity to its breaking point, and forces him to endure heartbreaking sacrifices to put the pieces back together.
In the final chapter of his life, Bee leads his reunified family to the seemingly golden land of California for a new start as a government hunter. But the shadows of his past are long, and the dangers of his profession are ever-present, forcing him to confront the violent man he was forced to become while trying to be the father and husband his family deserves.
The Bee Adkins series is a raw, intimate, and unflinching portrait of survival, sacrifice, and the search for redemption against the backdrop of a nation outgrowing the 'old west.' It is the story of a complex American icon whose hands were shaped by violence, but whose soul yearned for home.
An emerging author focused on weaving unforgettable lives from the forgotten threads of history
Duane R. Keeling was born and raised in Southern California, where he cultivated a lifelong passion for storytelling. A Vietnam-era veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Duane brings a unique perspective shaped by his experiences and family history to his writing. After a distinguished career spanning over 30 years as an IT developer and project manager, Duane is now an emerging author of Western fiction and biographical novels. He channels his creative energy into crafting vivid narratives that explore the lives and landscapes of the American West. Currently residing in Phoenix, Arizona, with his family, Duane works as a local freelance photographer. He possesses a singular ability to tell a compelling story, whether through the lens of a camera or the power of words.
A thrilling coming-of-age adventure set in the American Southwest and Mexico during the time of the Mexican Revolution and Yaqui Indian wars.
by Duane R. Keeling