Gunman's Dawn is a novel that reflects the Western genre so well-represented by writers of the past. Its fast-moving plot captures the reader's interest from the opening paragraph and holds it until the final page. The violence of the era is central to the novel's main theme. What sets this novel apart from many other contemporary Westerns is painstaking and lengthy research. Gunman's Dawn will find broad appeal among afficionados of classic Westerns because of its gritty realism and nonstop action. It will also be appreciated by other readers because of its believable characters and intriguing storyline.