Charles West (author)

Charles West was a prolific American author, primarily known for his Western fiction. Born in 1885, he wrote under several pseudonyms, including Clem Colt, Bliss Lomax, and Wade Everett. His stories, often published in pulp magazines, typically feature cowboys, outlaws, and frontier adventures, emphasizing action and traditional Western themes of honor and justice. While details about his personal life remain somewhat scarce, his contribution to the popularization of the Western genre is significant, with many of his works being reprinted and adapted in various media throughout the 20th century. He is best known for creating characters and scenarios that embody the spirit of the American West in its idealized form.