William Cody - better known as Buffalo Bill - fights his way through the treacherous landscapes of the American West during the Civil War and the Indian Wars. From a daring Pony Express rider, he becomes a fearless army scout, navigating hostile lines, Indian raids, and ruthless highwaymen with courage and cunning. But challenges are not only lurking on the battlefield: Will's path is marked by personal loss, bitter setbacks, and an unshakable determination to build a better future for himself and his family. This novel tells the gripping story of a young man who, caught between war and peace, became a legend.
Roman Odermatt is a Swiss author, publisher, and translator specializing in historical fiction. Driven by a deep passion for archival research and genealogy, he blends documented historical figures and authentic events into vivid narratives that explore courage, faith, and personal transformation. He is best known for the major collected editions Daniel Boone - Brothers of the Eastern Frontier, William Cody - From Frontier Roots to the World Stage, and Wilhelm Tell - Switzerland Rising. Roman Odermatt lives and works in Switzerland.