West to the Canyons

A Classic Western Novel, a Story of Second Chances, Rugged Canyons, and the Power of Nature. Love, Loss, and Redemption in the American West

By: Ken Cannon

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

Introducing West to the Canyons, by Ken Cannon, set in the Rugged Terrain of the American West, this novel will take you on an adventurous journey through the breathtaking canyons and valleys of Arizona. With powerful storytelling and gripping characters, this is the perfect read for anyone who loves a good Western adventure.

The story revolves around Karen Oakman, a wealthy and independent young woman from New York City. Karen is a successful, ambitious, and self-absorbed socialite who leads a glamorous but unfulfilling life. However, her world is turned upside down when circumstances force her to leave the city and seek solace in the clean, dry air of the West.

Karen's destination is the Arizona desert, where her fiancé, Tristan Mitterwald, is trying to recover from a World War I injury. However, upon arriving, she discovers that Tristan has fallen in love with a local girl, who is caring for him during his rehabilitation. Heartbroken and disillusioned, Karen finds herself torn and conflicted.

As Karen spends time in the rustic and untamed surroundings of the canyon, her heart begins to open to new possibilities. She encounters a diverse cast of characters, including a local family that embodies the rugged spirit of the West, showing a deep connection with the hardscrabble land. Settling in, Karen starts to embrace simplicity, authenticity, and a sense of community that she has been missing.

Amidst the stunning landscapes of the Arizona desert, Karen finds herself torn between two worlds: the fast-paced, materialistic society she knows so well and the raw, untamed wilderness that calls to her soul. As she grapples with her feelings and confronts her own flaws and insecurities, Karen must make a life-altering decision about her future.