Meet R.J. Sloane

R.J. Sloane writes westerns for readers who want their frontier justice served with grit, authenticity, and unwavering moral courage. R.J.'s stories follow territorial lawmen and their families during the American Southwest's most turbulent era, where doing what's right often means defying what's legal.

Deeply influenced by contemporary western dramas like Longmire and Yellowstone, as well as the methodical justice portrayed in Murdoch Mysteries, R.J. creates stories where character development and historical accuracy drive the action. Each novel reflects extensive research into the real lawmen, outlaws, and ordinary citizens who shaped the territorial Southwest.

R.J.'s fascination with Southwest history goes beyond casual interest—from the formation of the legendary Arizona Rangers to the founding of Phoenix and other pivotal territorial towns, R.J. studies the primary sources, biographies, and newspaper accounts that bring authenticity to every scene. This research reveals the complex moral landscape where territorial lawmen operated: sometimes working within the system, sometimes around it, always guided by a personal code of justice.

The Harper Justice series launches with The Rustler Hunter, introducing readers to a family of lawmen whose commitment to justice is tested by the brutal realities of frontier life. These aren't sanitized heroes—they're complex men dealing with impossible choices in an unforgiving land. Future plans include the Westin Mysteries spinoff series, following characters like J.J. and Hayley as they navigate territorial Phoenix and beyond.

When not writing, R.J. can be found exploring the Southwest's historical sites, reading territorial-era biographies, or revisiting the classic westerns that sparked a lifelong love of frontier justice stories—the same John Wayne, James Garner, and Clint Eastwood films watched with dad on lazy Sunday afternoons growing up.

Published by Desert Life Media

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