Way of the Viper

by Nate Wagner

FBT review:

Embark on a thrilling journey with "Way of the Viper" by Nate Wagner, the gripping sequel to the award-winning "Warriors of the Forgotten Way". Follow Cade Wilson, a troubled warrior seeking redemption from his past as the lethal Viper, as he confronts his Benefactor in a heart-pounding battle for his freedom. Join Cade on a dangerous quest filled with new allies, dangerous foes, and epic showdowns, all set in the mesmerizing backdrop of the New Mexico Territory. Winner of the Best Historical Fiction/Western Award, this action-packed novel is a must-read for fans of indie book titles craving adrenaline-pumping adventures. Dive into "Way of the Viper" today and experience the thrilling world of The Samurai Cowboys series.

Publisher Description:

After defending his honor and the Johnson family from his samurai cowboy brothers, Cade Wilson begins the journey to confront his Benefactor and free himself of his past as Viper. But his quest and the epic battle for his soul will be fraught with new companions, strange encounters, and deadly bounty hunters in this explosive sequel to Wagner's award-winning debut novel: Warriors of the Forgotten Way.

The Master and the Viper
Cade Wilson is a troubled man. The shadows of his past are haunting him, and he knows he must make things right––but he feels so far away from where he started and no closer to where his heart belongs.

As Viper, he was one of three elite warriors trained by a deadly samurai from Japan to fight in the service of their Benefactor, and honor bound to expand and defend their master’s landholdings in the New Mexico Territory.

Then Cade experienced a glimpse of the normal life he so desperately wants. But to have love and a family of his own, he must escape the life of eternal servitude.

Now he is the last of the samurai cowboys, and the blood on his hands cannot be undone. His Benefactor seeks retribution and will stop at nothing to see that Viper does not interfere with his business.

To be free, Cade must take a dangerous journey to confront his Benefactor and face Toshi, their master's personal bodyguard and the man who taught him the way of the samurai.

But Cade is not alone. He discovers that he's not the only one with a wounded heart or a painful past, and he will need to trust his new friends to find his way and survive with big game hunters on his trail.

Way of the Viper is the second action-packed book in The Samurai Cowboys series, and winner of the Best Historical Fiction / Western Award [Silver – BookFest Spring 2024].