Dan Penton Author | Storyteller
STORIES OF LEGACY,
GUILT, AND REDEMPTION.
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All That's Left Behind
Coming Summer 2026
All That's Left Behind
Coming Summer 2026
The Jackson Pass Massacre was supposed to be the final score.
Instead, it shattered the McCallisters and set a legacy of guilt in motion.
Follow the story as past sins echo across generations in the multi-piece Grande West Saga.
About the Author
I’m Dan Penton— a writer and Art Director from Alberta, Canada;
crafting stories about inheritance, consequence,
and the ghosts we leave behind.
My upcoming novel, All That’s Left Behind,
begins the Grande West Saga—
a western epic forged in ash and bound in blood.
The Grande West Saga
The Grande West Saga
Not just a book, a reading experience including three exciting components coming in 2026
All That's Left Behind
All That's Left Behind
Book One
The story of Silas Mercer, a man caught between the wilderness he knows and the civilization that's coming to devour it. What we leave behind is never just memory—it's scar tissue.
Coming 2026
Companion State Map
Companion State Map
A hand-drawn map highlighting the rugged frontier where Book One unfolds. From the remote mountain passes to the lawless high country, this map captures the key regions and routes across Anjeer State.
Created to support the story’s geography without revealing plot details, it helps readers visualize the landscape, follow the gang’s movements, and deepen their connection to the world. Designed in the same visual language as the journal illustrations, it serves as a companion piece to the first book and the foundation of the world to come. Final size will be 15" x 17.5" and printed with premium quality.
Coming 2026
Silas's Journal
Silas's Journal
Designed as an immersive companion to Book One, this journal recreates the rough, fragmented notes of Silas Mercer—sketches, observations, and the details he never speaks aloud.
Hand-drawn illustrations, field marks, and weathered pages give readers a deeper look into his world: the landscape he crosses, the people he watches, and the choices that haunt him. The journal expands the story without revealing spoilers, offering a grounded, character-driven window into the events of Anjeer State.
Coming 2026
The next two books in the Grande West Trilogy are already in development, continuing the themes of legacy, consequence, and transformation that drive the series. Each volume expands the world introduced in Book One—deeper histories, new frontiers, and the lasting impact of the choices made in Anjeer State. While details remain under wraps, both books are being crafted to build naturally from the first installment and lead the trilogy toward a powerful and resonant conclusion.
What We Became
What We Became
Book Two
The second generation inherits the ashes. Progress comes at a price, and the fire that forges us also corrupts. Industry. Ambition. Blood.
In Progress
What We Leave Behind
What We Leave Behind
Book Three
The final reckoning. Memory, extinction, and the ghosts we leave in the dust. What follows us when the smoke clears?
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