A Tale of Siblings, Suspense, & Sasquatch
Two siblings journey west in search of freedom, only to find ancient secrets hiding in the wilderness.

A TALE OF SIBLINGS, SUSPENSE, & SASQUATCH

Two sisters flee their past and journey west across the untamed Pacific Northwest, where ancient forests.

DASHEL WINCHESTER

Proud Purveyor of the Wild, Weird, & Wondrous

About the author

Dashel Winchester is the author of Ridgewalkers, the first book in The High Strangeness Series. With a fascination for folklore, history, and the unexplained, Dashel brings the mysteries of the Pacific Northwest into a story shaped by the strange and often brutal history of the American West. In Ridgewalkers, history and imagination meet as Sasquatch folklore becomes something more than a tale of monsters in the woods. Through cinematic storytelling, memorable characters, dark humor, and high strangeness, Dashel invites readers to reconsider the unknown, question what has been dismissed as strange, and approach the mysteries of our world with curiosity and empathy.

A word from D.W.

I believe “high strangeness” to be a natural part of our world. Through Ridgewalkers, I hope readers will reconsider the things and people labeled as “misfits,” question what makes something different or dangerous, and boldly explore life’s many mysteries with an empathetic heart.
A TALE OF SIBLINGS, SUSPENSE, & SASQUATCH
Two siblings journey west in search of freedom, only to find ancient secrets hiding in the wilderness.
About the author
Dashel Winchester is the author of Ridgewalkers, the first book in The High Strangeness Series. With a fascination for folklore, history, and the unexplained, Dashel brings the mysteries of the Pacific Northwest into a story shaped by the strange and often brutal history of the American West. In Ridgewalkers, history and imagination meet as Sasquatch folklore becomes something more than a tale of monsters in the woods. Through cinematic storytelling, memorable characters, dark humor, and high strangeness, Dashel invites readers to reconsider the unknown, question what has been dismissed as strange, and approach the mysteries of our world with curiosity and empathy.
A word from D.W.
I believe “high strangeness” to be a natural part of our world. Through Ridgewalkers, I hope readers will reconsider the things and people labeled as “misfits,” question what makes something different or dangerous, and boldly explore life’s many mysteries with an empathetic heart.
RIDGEWALKERS book by Dashel Winchester
About the Book
Sisters Ophie and Naomi journey west along the Oregon Trail in the late 1800s, disguised as husband and wife while seeking a new life. They settle in Lone Pine, Washington Territory, surrounded by ancient forests and untamed wilderness. Soon, eerie sounds, disappearances, strange encounters, and growing unrest disturb the settlement. As the miners struggle with cinnabar and mounting madness, the siblings discover something far older lurking in the woods. Known as Ridgewalkers, these legendary Sasquatch-like beings have a history the settlers barely understand. With winter closing in, Ophie and Naomi must discover whether the true danger comes from the wilderness or the people determined to conquer it.
The CAMPFIRE GUIDE
Set Up Camp
Choose banjo tunes or Wild West instrumentals, dim the lanterns, light a few candles, and gather around with your favorite drink and a warm blanket. Assign the characters, bring the story to life, and keep watch around you. Strange creatures may be listening in the darkness.

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“A captivating journey filled with mystery, adventure, and unforgettable moments. I couldn’t put it down.”

— Michael R.

“Winchester brings the wilderness to life with vivid storytelling and characters that stay with you long after the final page.”

— Daniel R.

“More than just a thrilling story—it’s an unforgettable adventure packed with suspense, emotion, and mystery.”

— Jessica T.

“From the very first chapter, I was completely drawn into the world and couldn’t wait to discover what happened next.”

— Michael B.

“A powerful mix of myth, mystery, and adventure. Dashel Winchester has created a story worth experiencing.”

— Emily S.

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