American Meteor

About the book

A determined orphan from Brooklyn who becomes a ruthless assassin shares a gripping story of the American West

Set against the backdrop of Manifest Destiny, the second book in The American Novels series follows Stephen Moran as he matures alongside the burgeoning nation he traverses via the Union Pacific railway. Departing from his hometown and the bloody battlefields of the Civil War, Moran finds himself at the forefront of historical events such as the Battle of Little Big Horn. Along the way, he forges connections with literary giant Walt Whitman, earns accolades from General Grant, plays the bugle at President Lincoln's funeral, joins forces with railroad tycoon Thomas Durant, trains under pioneering photographer William Henry Jackson, and crosses paths with General Custer. His encounter with Crazy Horse leaves him alive but haunted by unrealized ambitions.

From poignant reflections to humorous anecdotes, American Meteor is a rich tapestry of escapades, reflections, and grief - a singular perspective on the enthralling yet brutal narrative of America's past.