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by Fred GroveCertainly few writers can match him when it comes to Western excitement and sheer storytelling ability. Western Writers of America recognized this when they awarded Grove a total of five Spur Awards, two of which were for stories collected in this landmark volume. But "Comanche Woman" and "When the Caballos Came" are only the most story is a slice of Western history, peopled with characters that live and breathe. Allow yourself to be transported back to the Old West at the hands of a master wordsmith and brilliant storyteller.
Rattlesnake Mesa
by Peter DawsonLuke Barren, riding at night beyond Rattlesnake Mesa on his way to the Eagle Canon mining camp, sees an old woman cutting down a body hanging from a tree. A sign is attached to the body: Luke Barron, Beware! And things only get worse when Luke rides into the camp, determined to find out why anyone would want him dead. That's when he discovers that a certain Luke Barron, along with his gang, has been preying on the miners, and the miners are dead set on putting an end to it. If Luke wants to escape the hangman's noose, he has no choice but to take another name, find that other Luke Barron, and prove his own innocence before a case of mistaken identity becomes fatal!
The Pitchfork Patrol
by Will HenryIt took a tall horse to carry him, they said. He was a giant of a man, six-and-a-half-feet tall and 275 pounds. He could bend a horseshoe with his bare hands and lift a fully-loaded wagon on his back. But Sergeant Honus Schlonager was getting old and tired and he was ready to quit. Still, he had his orders. He had to find the widow woman and her three kids squatting on Indian land and bring them back to the fort. The sergeant knew that only trouble could lay ahead as he rode out into Sioux territory. But he had his orders .. . and he'd carry them out if it was the last thing he did.
Night of Shadows
by Edward GormanWhen notorious gunslinger Stephen Fuller came to Cedar Rapids, it became Anna Toland's job, as matron of the town jail, to see to it that he didn't create any trouble in town before he left--and that he left as soon as possible. But by nightfall a man was dead, Fuller was on the run, and everyone was sure the gunslinger was guilty. Everyone except Anna. No one in town would listen to what a woman had to say about murder or the law, so Anna had to set out on her own to find the real killer. But before she could do that, she would uncover shocking, long-buried secrets that threatened to tear the quiet town apart.
Kentucky! (Wagons West Series, Book #20)
by Dana Fuller RossKENTUCKY! The United States had survived Civil War and expanded West to build a nation from the wilderness. Scarred from that conflict, America felt the pains of growing under President Grant -- then economic turmoil brought ruin to farmers and businessmen alike. Desperate times bred desperate men, and legendary freedom-fighter Toby Holt was charged with finding an assassin plotting against the President's life. Led to the Kentucky hills, Toby rode toward a rendezvous with destiny...and into the arms of a fiery woman whose courage claimed his heart. But deadly guns were aimed at others that Toby loved--from the woman photographer who snapped a picture of the killer, to It. Henry Blake, whose secret mission could cost him his family's trust--and his life.
Arizona! (Wagons West Series, Book #21)
by Dana Fuller RossTo a sun-scorched frontier the Winchester rifle promised redemption from a hell of outlaw tyranny. In the hands of brave cavalry officers such as Cindy Holt's new husband, Reed Kerr, this superior weapon could be the true peacemaker of the West. But treachery has no honor, and an ambush could cut down youth and hope, not just in Yuma, but abroad, where West Pointer Capt. Henry Blake undertook a dangerous secret mission... and in Kentucky where famous scout Toby Holt--son of legendary wagonmaster Whip Holt--took aim at a scoundrel's heart. These men are forced to face their most dangerous enemies and with their hearts, minds, and bullets, protect and defend family, country, and decency in the epic ARIZONA!
Flying Eagle
by Tim ChamplinJay McGraw's job might not have been too exciting, but it was a steady one. He was a messenger for Wells Fargo, and guarding its famous treasure box was his responsibility. It was a fairly routine business but one day trouble came his way. Not long into the run between San Francisco and Chicago, masked bandits blew up a key bridge on the trail. Jay knew right away what they were after. If the bandits had their way, Wells Fargo would lose its shipment and Jay would lose his job. He wasn't about to let that happen, but escaping from heavily armed, very persistent robbers didn't seem possible. Even an unplanned detour into the heart of a Wyoming range war couldn't help. It was starting to look like no spot was too remote for the bandits to find their prey. But, as the riders would soon find out, Jay wouldn't give up without a fight.
The O'Keefe Empire: A Western Story
by Jane Candia ColemanAlex O'Keefe had a dream. Fired up with visions of an empire and millions of acres for the taking in New Mexico Territory, he set out from Texas to make his dream a reality. His wife, Joanna, became caught up in her husband's enthusiasm, sold the family holdings, then boarded a train to meet him. She had no idea what lay before her. When Joanna arrived, her own dreams were nearly shattered. Alex was dead, murdered by an unknown killer. And the empire they had planned was threatened by exorbitant cattle fees charged by the railroad. But dreams die hard. Joanna would do whatever she had to, even if that meant taking the cattle on a brutal overland trail drive to San Diego, across the Mojave Desert.
A Killer Is Waiting
by T. V. OlsenAN UNSEEN ENEMY Will Parry lost an arm in the Civil War, but he found the strength to carry on with his life, to build a future for himself and his family on a ranch in the Wyoming Rockies. But that bright future starts to turn dark when a shadowy gunman begins shooting at Parry's house. And that's just a taste of what's to come. It isn't long before Parry learns the identity of an enemy he never knew he had, a man with a bitter grudge still festering from the war. A man with the cunning of an animaland the cold-blooded patience of an executioner. Parry knows he'll die if he has to in order to protect his family, and when he looks out into the black night he also knows...
Rider of Lost Creek (Kilkenny #2)
by Louis L'AmourKilkenny owes Mort Davis his life, so when Davis finds himself caught in a violent struggle between two powerful and arrogant families, Kilkenny answers the call for help and He tries to broker a peace between the warring patriarchs, Webb Steele and Chet Lord, but soon realizes that Steele and Lord are merely pawns in a sinister plot that could destroy both men, their families and anyone who gets in the way.
Destiny Valley
by Fred GroveThe humble little cabin in the great Gila Wilderness of New Mexico Territory is more than a home to Evan Shelby. It's his last chance for life. He was diagnosed with tuberculosis and his condition was considered hopeless until he moved out here. It's been six months now since he showed any symptoms, and he's come to love the land and people in this little ranching community. But he's not the only one who loves the land. A major Texas cow outfit just opened a land office, and they plan to start a huge cattle ranch. They're not offering much money for folks' land, but they have plenty of hardcases to help convince people to sell. His friends have asked Evan to help, but as the invaders clash with the locals and tensions keep mounting, Evan may have the toughest battle of his life in front of him.
The Valiant Gunman (House of Winslow, #14)
by Gilbert MorrisDan Winslow survived the Civil War with the dream of one day going West and becoming a cowboy with a ranch of his own. But it would be several disappointing years before this son of Sky and Rebekah Winslow found himself on the dusty cattle trail from Texas to Wyoming. For young widow Hope Rogers, the promise of a cattle ranch in Wyoming seemed like the only possible way to hold her impoverished family together. But the sacrifice she had to make to get there was a dreadful price for a woman to pay. When Dan Winslow arrives in Wyoming, he discovers that the powerful cattle baron of the Arrow Ranch is forcing the local small ranchers and homesteaders out of business, including Hope Rogers. Winslow had not come looking for another war, but his only choice is to fight. The desperate ranchers need Dan's gun, and Dan needs their support. Arrow Ranch Held All the Cards. Winslow Refused to Play by Their Rules.
Oklahoma! (Wagons West Series, Book #23)
by Dana Fuller RossTick fever is killing the cattle; the unscrupulous land dealers are stealing families' dreams. Now hate and anger are building like a thunderhead ready to burst into a storm of gunplay and death. The threat is range war. This harsh, open country beckons like a treacherous woman, offering happiness to farmers and ranchers, then breaking their hearts. Tick fever is killing the cattle; the unscrupulous land dealers are stealing families' dreams. Now hate and anger are building like a thunderhead ready to burst into a storm of gunplay and death. The threat is range war. The solution is Toby Holt--son of the legendary wagonmaster Whip Holt--whose draw is quicker and whose aim is surer than that of any man alive. But while Toby rides the dusty trail toward Oklahoma, young Captain Henry Blake rides hell-bent toward a shootout in the Dakotas, not knowing that an enemy plans to destroy the beautiful woman he left behind... as the showdown season nears in magnificent OKLAHOMA!
New Mexico! (Wagons West Series, Book #22)
by Dana Fuller RossThe hostile desert and hidden arroyos offered cover to a roving band of killers. No soldiers could catch them; no settlers resist them. So upon the broad shoulders of Toby Holt, son of the West's greatest trailblazer Whip Holt, would be laid a desperate burden--to travel into this no-man's-land and infiltrate the deadly gang. And as Toby left behind his beloved Alexandra, perhaps forever, his friend Henry Blake would wrench himself from a Baroness' arms to thwart a deadly plot abroad. But no one faced more peril than the brave young woman photographer whose indomitable American spirit fueled her courage to survive captivity among the fiercest savages... as Toby Holt raised his rifle to fire in the name of justice in this land of blood and honor-- NEW MEXICO!
The Gallant Outlaw (House of Winslow, #15)
by Gilbert MorrisBetsy Winslow had always thought that she never measured up to her beautiful older sister, Lanie. So Betsy was deeply flattered when a handsome stranger began showering her with attention-for once she felt beautiful and desirable. Foolishly deciding to elope, Betsy and Vic leave for Indian Territory. Envisioning a life of grandeur as a rancher's wife, she is sorely disappointed when all her dreams come crashing down, and the man she loves is not who he claimed to be at all. When Lanie hears the news about her sister, she is certain that something is wrong and immediately sets out to help. But Lanie discovers that the only hope of finding Betsy is a shiftless outlaw named Lobo. Does She Have Any Choice But to Trust This Man With Her Beloved Sister's Life-and Maybe Her Own?
The Jeweled Spur (House of Winslow, #16)
by Gilbert MorrisLaurie Winslow longed to make her dream of becoming a writer come true, and Wilson College in Omaha seemed to offer what her career required. But when funds run out and disillusionment sets in, Laurie joins up with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show as a trick rider to earn enough money to return to school. One day after a performance Laurie runs into a friend from the past and manages to land him a job. Buffalo Bill soon discovers Cody Rogers' skills as a trick roper and adds him to the show as a new act. But as Cody reveals to Laurie his troubled past and what he is running from, will her feelings for him change? Laurie has reason to believe that Cody is innocent, but as their fame grows, so does the fear that someone may recognize him. What will happen to the man she loves if he is caught again? Will the Truth Ever Be Known?
Hell's Canon: A Western Quintet
by T. T. FlynnT.T. Flynn, author of such Western classics as The Man Tommie and Faces West, is at his thrilling best in this collection of Western stories combining mysteiy, suspense, and action in artful combination. Whether they deal with Mississippi riverboats, mustangs, frontier prisons, or a man trying to escape his past, the stories in this volume all feature the sense of realism and emotional truth that have come to be associated with T. T. Flynn. & writer whose ability to depict the humanity of the West is unsurpassed.
Celebration! (Wagons West Series, Book #24)
by Dana Fuller RossFrom Oregon north to Alaska, from Montana south to Arizona Territory, the Holt family--beginning with the legendary wagonmaster Whip Holt--has fought outlaws and renegades to make the West safe and free. Now, as the entire country readies for the biggest and most fabulous celebration in its history, one last life-and-death mission will be put in the strong hands of Toby Holt. A secret band of anarchists plans to make the July 4,1876, Centennial a bloodbath. Unless they are stopped, a bomb of terrifying power will destroy not only hundreds of lives but a cherished symbol of our liberty. Beautiful Cindy Holt Kerr and the intrepid Major Henry Blake walk a razor's edge of danger and desire... and Toby Holt faces the ultimate test of his heroism before the great CELEBRATION!
Wisconsin! (Wagons West Series, Book #19)
by Dana Fuller RossTo vast expanses of virgin forests came hard- drinking lumberjacks and cold-hearted businessmen. To the prairies lush with grain and hops came German brewers to found an industry on liquid gold and high stakes. This was the land ready for Americas toughest and most daring. This was a place where Toby Holt-son of legendary wagonmaster Whip Holt-would begin a new fight with his six-shooter and his courage. But greed was a deadly vice that could gun down a hero and a family's hopes. Lust was another...luring young It . Henry Blake into a web of carnal immorality that meant heartbreak for lovely Cindy Holt... as a young nation grew into a world power- explosive, dynamic, and ready for the challenge of WISCONSIN!
Man On A Red Horse
by Fred GroveJesse Wilder was a man who had seen more than his share of violence. A former captain in the Army of Tennessee, he was inducted into the Union army as a "galvanized Yankee" after the battle of Shiloh. After the war he headed to Mexico to fight with the Juaristas against Emperor Maximilian. That cost him the life of his wife and his unborn child. All he wanted then was peace. But instead he was offered a position as a scout on a highly secret mission into Mexico, where bandits were holding the Sonora governor's daughter for ransom. The rescue attempt was virtually a suicide mission; the small group was vastly outnumbered and was made up of men serving time in the garrison jail. Jesse had every reason to walk away from the offerbut he couldn't. Not when one of his wife's murderers was second in command to the Sonoran bandits chief.
Courting Emma Howe
by Margaret A. RobinsonMail order bride romance novel set near Seattle, Washington in 1904.
The Golden West
by Max Brand Zane Grey Louis L'Amour Jon TuskaWhen it comes to Western adventure, no author comes close to the three giants included in this landmark volume. These are the men who created the Western, shaped it, and perfected it. Now, for the first time in paperback, The Golden West collects three of their finest short novels. <P><P> Max Brand's powerful Jargan is carefully restored to its original, full-length glory, with material never before seen. Tappan's Burro has long been considered one of Zane Grey's masterpieces, but only a shorter, edited version has been in print. The version included here was taken directly from Grey's actual manuscript and now appears in paperback for the first time. Louis L'Amour's The Trail to Crazy Man was rewritten years later as Crossfire Trail, which became the basis for the movie of the same name. Presented here is L'Amour's original version. <p><P>These authors are the stuff of Western legend, and at last you can read their finest work as they themselves intended.
Virginia City (Stagecoach Station, #5)
by Hank MitchumGrant Jordan, ex-Rebel, spent the years after the war as a sometime buffalo hunter and full-time loner -- until he rescued Gwen Quinn from the Indians attacking her stage near Virginia City, Montana. She was determined to carry vital supplies to her father's hard rock mine through hostile Indian country. Jordan couldn't let Gwen travel unprotected, just as he couldn't stop himself from risking his life to stop an ambitious army captain from executing a brutal massacre against Crow Indians Jordan knew to be peaceful. Suddenly, Jordan was racing with Gwen along a tortuous mountain road with both the cavalry and the Indians chasing them and nothing but an unstoppable Concord mudwagon, their stubborn courage, and their growing love to get them through.
Fire Bell in the Night: A Western Story
by Tim ChamplinAlex Thorne, formerly of the Secret Service, Aboard the City of Peking, saves the life of a fellow passenger named Rudyard Kipling. Thorne is suspicious that the incident was not accidental.