
The Real Towns Behind Knoll Mercy
A quick ride through Delano, Wichita, Nicodemus, and Horse Thief Cave and how they shaped the story.

A quick ride through Delano, Wichita, Nicodemus, and Horse Thief Cave and how they shaped the story.

Research, reenactments, and the small habits that make Knoll feel like a man you could meet on a dusty street.

From Zelta to Wendy: strong, complicated women and the true history that inspired them.
Jeffrey L. Barnhart, a Wichita, Kansas native and proud Navy veteran, developed his deep love for Western history, trains, and storytelling thanks to his maternal grandmother, affectionately known as Grandma Winki.
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