About the Book
The Prairie Ride West follows Gene, Peter, and Eliza on a heartfelt wagon journey across the American frontier, where love, faith, and sacrifice
About the Book
The Prairie Ride West
The Prairie Ride West by Pat Patterson is a moving faith-based historical romance inspired by the true letters of Imogene “Gene” Shafer and her family. Set in the mid-19th century, it traces their journey from New York to the Illinois prairie, where love, loss, and unwavering faith shape their destiny. Through Gene’s heartfelt perspective, readers witness the struggles of pioneer life, the trials of the open plains, and the unbreakable strength of family ties. As dreams collide with sacrifice, Gene learns that freedom isn’t measured in miles but in the hope that endures. A timeless story of faith, resilience, and lasting love.
Related To This Book
A Journey of Faith, Love, and Courage
Every page of The Prairie Ride West carries readers across the rugged trails of the American frontier, where dreams, loss, and devotion shape one family’s destiny.
Faith on the Frontier
Gene’s unwavering trust in God becomes her compass through danger, heartbreak, and hope.
Family Bonds
Through storms, miles, and sacrifice, the Shafer family discovers that together, they can overcome anything.
Enduring Love
Amid the challenges of the prairie, love becomes both shelter and strength.
A Legacy of Hope
Their letters remind us that even in hardship, faith and love leave a light that never fades.
Why Choose Us
Why This Book Is Unique and Impactful?
Inspired by True Letters
Brings real pioneer experiences to life with authenticity and heart.
Faith and Resilience
Mix historical hardship with timeless hope and also spiritual strength.
Emotional Frontier Journey
Captures love, loss, and courage across the vast American prairie.
A Journey Across the Prairie
Faith, courage, and love guide the Shafer family as they travel west in search of a new beginning. Inspired by true letters from Imogene “Gene” Shafer, The Prairie Ride West tells the story of ordinary pioneers who dared to dream beyond the horizon.
Gene’s family faces storms, hunger, and heartbreak as they journey west in search of promise.
Their belief in God becomes the light guiding them through the darkest miles.
Even on the wild prairie, love finds a way to survive and grow.
Through loss and triumph, the Shafer family proves that unity is the greatest strength.
Their letters remind us that courage and faith can outlast any frontier.