Along the way, he falls in love with bold and beautiful Hope Mullen. But Heck is too young and poor to marry, so he heads west again.

During a three-year journey, Heck crosses thousands of miles, becomes a bareknuckle boxer, a mountain man, and an Indian fighter, and meets the likes of Kit Carson and Jim Bridger as he explores the gorgeous and deadly frontier.

Then, stopping by Fort Bent, he receives a letter that changes everything.

Hope's family is daring the Oregon Trail.

Heck vows to intercept and help them. But the Mullens face serious troubles-both outside and within the wagon train.

Can Heck rescue Hope before it's too late?

Heck's Journey is a classic Western with a touch of romance. It's perfect for fans of C.J. Petit and R.O. Lane.

"John Deacon writes the kind of Westerns I like to read-gritty and fun with lots of heart." - Don Bentley, New York Times Bestselling author of the Matt Drake series and Tom Clancy Jack Ryan, Jr. novels