Monday, May 04, 2026

Ten gripping western historical fiction books

At Woman’s World Melissa D’Agnese and Carissa Mosness tagged ten of the best western historical fiction books. One title on the list:
One for The Blackbird, One for the Crow by Olivia Hawker

If you’re looking for a truly powerful and poetic novel set on the American frontier, look no further than Olivia Hawker’s One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow. With thousands of 5-star reviews on GoodReads and Amazon, readers can’t get enough of this story. Set in 1876 Wyoming, the Bemis and Webber families are accustomed to relying on each other—there are no other settlers for miles. But when Ernest Bemis discovers his wife, Cora, with another man, he snaps and soon a man lies dead. Ernest is sent to prison, and the women left behind must navigate a bitter divide. Soon, a turbulent road of survival and sacrifice unfolds during a treacherous Wyoming winter.
Read about another entry on the list.

My Book, The Movie: One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow.

The Page 69 Test: One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow.

--Marshal Zeringue