R.D. Smithson

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R.D. Smithson is the author of Shadows Among the Peaks, the first book in The Shephard Chronicles. His writing blends cinematic action with atmospheric prose, weaving together themes of faith, justice, and resilience.

Drawing inspiration from his Montana roots, Smithson sets his stories against rugged landscapes where quiet strength, moral courage, and unyielding hope shape unforgettable characters. His work is marked by textured, lyrical storytelling—equal parts suspenseful and deeply human.

When not writing, he finds restoration in mountain trails, woodcraft, drone videography, and slow mornings shared with family. He writes with the conviction that stories can move hearts, spark courage, and remind readers that even in the darkest valleys,
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👉 Click here to read the sample chapters and apply to the ARC Team.

If you enjoy the preview, you can also request to be an early reader of the full book by joining the ARC Team through my website.

Thank you for walking with me on this journey—your support means the world, and I can’t wait to share Eli’s story with you.

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I’m excited to share something special—Shadows Among The Peaks is opening up for early readers!

If you enjoy clean, character-driven action and suspense, woven with themes of courage, hope, and quiet resistance, I’d love to invite you to join the ARC Team. ARC stands for Advance Reader Copy—you’ll receive the book early, before the official release on February 6, 2026.

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Author’s Note on Shadows Among The Peaks

I’ve poured a lot into this story, and I’m thrilled to finally be sharing it with you. Shadows Among The Peaks is the first book in The Shephard Chronicles, releasing February 6, 2026.

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“Ash fell from the sky.”

So opens The Final Empire, and I was hooked from that very first sentence. When I first read it, I considered Mistborn one of the best fantasy trilogies I had ever read. Upon rereading The Final Empire seven years later, I can" Read more of this review »
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“Good still overcomes evil, even when the fight feels long.”
R.D. Smithson, Shadows Among The Peaks: An Inspirational Action-Adventure Novel of Faith and Courage

“Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s choosing to stand anyway.”
R.D. Smithson, Shadows Among The Peaks: An Inspirational Action-Adventure Novel of Faith and Courage

“Light doesn’t need to shout—it only needs to shine.”
R.D. Smithson, Shadows Among The Peaks: An Inspirational Action-Adventure Novel of Faith and Courage

“Good still overcomes evil, even when the fight feels long.”
R.D. Smithson, Shadows Among The Peaks: An Inspirational Action-Adventure Novel of Faith and Courage

“Light doesn’t need to shout—it only needs to shine.”
R.D. Smithson, Shadows Among The Peaks: An Inspirational Action-Adventure Novel of Faith and Courage

“Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s choosing to stand anyway.”
R.D. Smithson, Shadows Among The Peaks: An Inspirational Action-Adventure Novel of Faith and Courage

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