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Charles David Tebbs — Author of The Trail

Charles David Tebbs is a historical fiction author whose debut novel brings the Wyoming frontier to life through a gripping tale of inheritance, loyalty, and the bonds forged under danger.

The Trail by Charles David Tebbs — book cover

The Trail

Book 1 of a planned three-book series

Author Biography

About Charles David Tebbs

Charles David Tebbs is a retired author who turned to writing while seeking new projects to pursue. His passion for early American history and frontier storytelling found a natural home in historical fiction, culminating in his debut novel The Trail—a sweeping adventure set in the Wyoming Territory.

Drawing inspiration from meticulous research into early nineteenth-century America, Tebbs crafts a story that blends authentic historical detail with vivid invention. His approach brings American history together with compelling human drama, centering on loyalty, resilience, and what it means to forge a family through shared hardship.

Behind the Book

The Trail marks the beginning of a planned three-book sequence, continuing Charles David Tebbs' fictional adventures in early American frontier settings. An inheritance awaits—if James Jack can survive the Wyoming frontier to claim it.

Impact & Recognition

Media Coverage

AP

National News Coverage

National press release: “The Trail Puts an Inheritance Quest to the Test on the Wyoming Frontier”

Wide Media Distribution

Featured across major news networks and media outlets, introducing readers to a gripping new voice in American historical frontier fiction.

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Book Series Planned

Tebbs' vision extends to a three-book sequence continuing fictional adventures in early American frontier settings.

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Interview Topics & Talking Points

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The History Behind the Fiction

Exploring Tebbs' research into early nineteenth-century America and how historical authenticity shapes the world of The Trail.

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Inheritance, Legacy & Identity

How a young man's quest for a family inheritance becomes a deeper journey of self-discovery on the Wyoming frontier.

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James Jack: Youth Meets Experience

Character development of an 18-year-old war veteran whose pirate father's legacy and wartime past stand in striking contrast to his age.

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Building a Family Through Hardship

How four unlikely companions—James, Mo, Rose, and Mabel—become a family through shared danger, loyalty, and resilience on the trail.

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Women's Strength on the Frontier

How Rose and Mabel's courage and resourcefulness reframe resilience as a shared resource rather than the preserve of a single hero.

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The Future of American Historical Fiction

Tebbs' vision for a three-book sequence and his approach to weaving American history with compelling human invention.

Available for podcasts, radio, TV, print interviews, and event appearances. Charles is an engaging speaker who connects with audiences interested in American frontier history, historical fiction, and the stories of courage that shaped the West.

What Readers Are Saying
“A gripping frontier adventure that weaves together loyalty, legacy, and the raw dangers of the American West. Tebbs brings a rare authenticity to the Wyoming Territory, crafting four unforgettable companions whose bond becomes the heart of the story—a bold debut that leaves readers eager for what comes next.”
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