âThe Lookout Manâ is a 1917 novel by American author B. M. Bower. Fans of B. M. Bowerâs fast-paced Western novels will love âThe Lookout Manâ. One man discovers how the Law in the Wild West can be bent, broken, and even beaten. Set in Northern California when the region was still teetering between civilization and Old West devilry, the novel tells the tale of a young protagonist who has a good heart but a seemingly insatiable taste for danger. A Northern California story full of action, excitement and love. A fantastic example of classic Western fiction, âThe Lookout Manâ is a must-read for all fans of the genre.