The Primary Law of Nature: An Olin Meeker Novel is a gripping historical Western set against the rugged and often unforgiving landscape of the late nineteenth-century American frontier. The story follows Olin Meeker, a Pinkerton operative whose past, shaped by war and identity, informs his pursuit of justice in a world where the line between right and wrong is rarely clear.

As violence unfolds across territories marked by desperation, lawlessness, and survival, intersecting lives reveal a deeper exploration of human nature. From outlaws driven by greed to ordinary individuals forced into extraordinary circumstances, the novel examines the instinct to defend, endure, and act when confronted with danger.

Blending action, historical texture, and philosophical reflection, The Primary Law of Nature explores the idea that self-preservation may be the most fundamental law of all, challenging readers to consider what justice truly means in a world where survival often takes precedence.

About the Author

James Long is a retired Navy, Vietnam Veteran who volunteers part time with United States Forestry Service archeologists.  He received his bachelors from Chaminade University, Honolulu, Hawai’i.

Mr. Long edited: Be to Me, the collected correspondence and published works of William H. Hodgkins and wrote: The road to Redemption, Civil War Times Illustrated, Lyle Findley—Detective, Olin Meeker—Pinkerton, Olin Meeker—The Early Years and Potpourri or What I Think About When Off My Meds.