"Stepovyk" is a Ukrainian translation of the book "Wanderer of the Wasteland" by the famous American writer Zane Gray. This gripping western novel tells the story of a hero who has endured many trials and losses in the merciless expanses of the frontier. He seeks refuge in the wilderness, trying to find justice and inner peace. Faced with betrayal, violence and suffering, the main character feels an inner struggle and searches for his way in this boundless desert. Zane Gray skillfully describes the atmosphere of the western frontier and reproduces the images of heroic warriors and bandits who live under the law of severity and integrity. "The Steppe" is an exciting journey into the world of adventure and high feelings, where every step becomes a test for the hero and turns out to be a formative test for his character.