In the brutal sunscorched deserts of the American frontier, seventeen-year-old Asa Hendricks is chasing more than a fugitive—he’s chasing the truth. The Outlaw Gospel: The King’s Mark is Book I in a sweeping Western saga that begins with vengeance and gallops into legend.
When Asa sets out to find Luis “The King” Reyes—the outlaw he believes murdered his mother—he leaves behind his uncle’s ranch and rides into a world governed by violence, grit, and shifting loyalties. Guided by seasoned U.S. Marshal Matthew Selleck and shadowed by the mysterious gaucho Martín Fierro, Asa’s path weaves through the outposts of Folklore, Justicia, and Las Fuentes. Along the way, duels are fought, justice is tested, and unlikely alliances are forged—including with the fearless Leona Montenegro.But as bullets fly in Hangman’s Canyon and the badge lands heavy on Asa’s chest, the truth behind his mother’s death is more tangled than he ever expected.
Genre
Western Fiction / Historical Adventure / Coming-of-Age
Themes
Revenge, Justice, Identity, Loyalty, The Price of the Badge
Perfect For Fans Of
Lonesome Dove, No Country for Old Men, The Revenant, True Grit
The King’s Mark kicks off a bold new frontier saga. Part revenge tale, part coming-of-age odyssey, it explores the tension between blood and law, and what it really means to carry a gun, wear a badge, or walk away.
Vengeance vs. Justice
Asa’s journey confronts the moral gray zone between personal revenge and the law.
Found Family & Loyalty
Unlikely bonds are formed on the trail, questioning where loyalty truly lies.
Identity in a Lawless World
Asa’s transformation from ranch hand to reluctant lawman raises questions of legacy, honor, and self.
Mythmaking & Truth
The story reckons with the way legends are made—and distorted—through blood, paper, and storytelling.
Classic Western Feel, Fresh Perspective
A gritty frontier world that honors tradition while introducing complex, modern themes.
Sharp, Cinematic Prose
Anderson’s writing delivers grit, grace, and gunfire in equal measure.
Compelling Protagonist
Asa Hendricks is fierce, flawed, and unforgettable.
A Debut with Range
Not just a shootout story—this book is about the human cost of justice.
Easton Anderson is a storyteller with a passion for reimagining the American West. Blending historical grit with timeless themes of justice, loyalty, and redemption, his work brings fresh life to the outlaw legend. Drawing inspiration from classic Westerns and frontier folklore, he weaves tales that capture both the harsh realities and the enduring spirit of the era.
The Outlaw Gospel: The King’s Mark is his debut novel and the first entry in a larger saga.
The Outlaw Gospel: The King’s Mark is now available in paperback and ebook.
Gunsmoke, grit, and gospel—this Western ride is just beginning.
