Dark of the West

The setting feels so immersive and authentic, but I wonder what inspired the choice to blend real historical periods with fantasy. Did this approach come naturally or evolve during writing?

Their decisions often felt morally gray, which made me question what I would do in their place. Am I the only one who struggled to root for certain characters at times?

The backdrop felt so vivid and lived-in, I’m curious whether the author drew from specific historical events or created this world from scratch.