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The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour, Volume 2: The Frontier Stories
by Louis L'AmourWith more than 120 titles still in print, Louis L'Amour is recognized the world over as one of the most prolific and popular American authors in history. Though he met with phenomenal success in every genre he tried, the form that put him on the map was the short story. Now this great writer - who The Wall Street Journal recently compared with Jack London and Robert Louis Stevenson - will receive his due as a great storyteller. This volume kicks off a series that will, when complete, anthologize all of L'Amour's short fiction, volume by handsome volume.Here, in Volume Two, is a treasure-trove of 35 frontier tales for his millions of fans and for those who have yet to discover L'Amour's thrilling prose - and his vital role in capturing the spirit of the Old West for generations to come.From the Hardcover edition.
The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour, Volume 3
by Louis L'AmourThis third volume of Louis L'Amour's collected stories gathers twenty-eight tales of the American West in a keepsake edition sure to delight fans old and new. This collection is a thrilling tribute to the unique spirit of our frontier heritage and proves again the enduring popularity of America's favorite storyteller.<P> The essence of Louis L'Amour's timeless appeal can be found in these unforgettable short stories. Filled with men and women who embody the values we cherish most, L'Amour's frontier tales satisfy our longing for the inspiration provided by those who struggle against the odds with justice, honor, and courage.<P> Open this volume anywhere and you'll discover classic stories you'll never forget: like that of the man who finds a gruesome mystery at the site where a friend's ranch has vanished into thin air, or the one about the soft-spoken young suitor accused of cowardice who proves his courage when the guns are against him…without firing a shot. You'll read stories of ordinary people faced with extraordinary circumstances, from the drifter who poses as a murdered man to solve a mystery to the grizzled recluse who protects a runaway from a brutal "guardian" with the law on his side.<P> Whether following the exploits of a couple taking refuge in a cabin with a group of outlaws who don't intend to let them see sunrise or a man on horseback battling sleeplessness, Indians, and a cold-blooded killer in a life-and-death race through a harsh wilderness, these gripping tales all have one thing in common: you won't be able to put them down until the last page.<P> For lovers of great storytelling everywhere, this exciting collection features the unforgettable characters, heart-stopping drama, and careful attention to historical detail that have entertained readers for decades and earned Louis L'Amour a permanent place among our finest American writers.
The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour, Volume 4
by Louis L'AmourThe fourth volume of Louis L'Amour's collected short stories features more than forty of the master's greatest adventure tales in a keepsake edition to cherish for generations. This unique collection gathers stories guaranteed to thrill and delight readers again and again, establishing why Louis L'Amour is truly America's favorite storyteller.Louis L'Amour's tales of adventure cannot be surpassed for sheer storytelling excitement, and they stand as a testament to his legendary appeal. Here are timeless stories of danger and daring, wanderlust and heroism, filled with ordinary men and women facing often insurmountable challenges with courage, dignity, honor-and heart.Perhaps never before has a single volume contained so many breathtaking thrills: from the down-on-his-luck fortune hunter who risks everything to save a diamond-hunting couple walking straight into a jungle massacre to the mystery "hero" aboard a downed commercial plane dangling six hundred feet above certain doom. You'll trek across the harsh steppes of East Asia with an American widow and her young son among a fierce nomadic warrior people, and you'll relive a harrowing tale of survival at sea against thirst, madness, and the elements as a common seaman redefines extraordinary courage as simply "doing his job."Whether joining an American captain running a cargo ship through Japanese-controlled waters during World War II, only to find his vessel hijacked by traitorous pirates, or marveling at the resourcefulness of a young woman pushed to the limits of endurance as she flees a killer through a primeval forest, these adrenaline-laced tales of mystery, suspense, murder, and survival never let up and will keep your heart pounding long after the final page.From those numbering a few intense pages to novella-length works, the tales in this action-packed anthology bear all the trademarks of the master's touch-the historical accuracy, memorable characters, and timeless themes that have earned Louis L'Amour his unique place among American writers.From the Hardcover edition.
The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour, Volume 5
by Louis L'AmourLouis L’Amour’s world is built on those dramatic moments when men and women cast their fears, doubts, and pasts behind them and plunge into the unknown–into split-second decisions with life-and-death consequences. Nowhere is that more evident than in this latest collection of stories set on the American frontier. Here L’Amour takes us across a bold, beautifully rendered landscape where strangers may come to trust–or kill–one another; where old scores haunt new lives and the wrong choice leaves unwitting victims. Even at the best of times, this is a world in which every man and woman must be responsible for their own survival.<P> This keepsake volume features unforgettable moments and timeless characters. From fugitives to visionaries, from fortune seekers and drifters seeking a new life to young women trying to build homes in an all too often lawless world, the characters in these pulse-pounding stories are vintage L’Amour. Together in this vivid, rollicking collection of stories, they bring to life the American spirit and confirm Louis L’Amour’s place at the very top of the pantheon of American writers.
The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour, Volume 6
by Louis L'AmourOne of America’s most beloved storytellers, Louis L’Amour’s vibrant tales of adventure bring the American West to life. Now, in this sixth volume of collected short stories, L’Amour takes us beyond the frontier with thirty-three gripping stories of crime, sports, and the murky world where the two often meet. From suspenseful whodunits to rueful tales of fortunes gained and lost, this remarkable collection will enthrall and entertain L’Amour fans old and new. <P> Traversing a vivid landscape, from sunblasted hills and canyons to the nighttime streets of America’s greatest cities, some of Louis L’Amour’s most compelling fiction was set in his own time—whether in the naked electric glare of boxing rings where men go head-to-head with their dreams and demons in an underworld rife with corruption, or along freight docks where laborers toil to earn just enough to get by, or in the penthouses of the rich and arrogant who calculate the odds of how to get even more. Here are tales of innocents caught in the schemes of criminals, detectives hunting down truths that hide more lies, gamblers and beauties, wiseguys and cops. Here is a world populated by the kinds of people who risk their lives to right a wrong, make a buck, or save a friend. <P> A war veteran makes a journey to visit the man who saved his life in Korea. Instead he uncovers a killing and finds his own heroic cause…. Confronted with an easy chance to steal, an honest man gives in to temptation—and finds himself ensnared in a web of blackmail and violence…. An elderly Hawaiian seafarer is found dead with a hand-carved figure beside his body. Unraveling his murder will mean solving the mystery of a shipwreck—and of the forces that drive some to take fatal chances and others to kill.<P> Brimming with thought-provoking characters and situations—from a man who awakens from unconsciousness to find a fortune in a burning house to a man who meets a killer who is supposed to be dead in a seedy diner—these thrilling, atmospheric stories course with authenticity and bear the mark of a timeless master.
The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour, Volume 7: The Frontier Stories
by Louis L'AmourThere is no story more distinctly American than the western and no writer as great a master of the form as Louis L'Amour. In this seventh volume of L'Amour's collected short stories, you'll find some of his most popular characters, heroes who have become a part of our cultural legacy, as well as the ordinary men and women whose adventures are chronicled with an immediacy no reader can resist-or ever forget.<P> There is no story more distinctly American than the western and no writer as great a master of the form as Louis L’Amour. In this seventh volume of L’Amour’s collected short stories, you’ll find some of his most popular characters, heroes who have become a part of our cultural legacy, as well as the ordinary men and women whose adventures are chronicled with an immediacy no reader can resist–or ever forget.<P> In Louis L’Amour’s frontier stories, the American West is the crucible in which character is tested, reputations are won or lost, and life always hangs in the balance. Struggling to survive against the elements, hostile Indians, or outlaws who prey upon the honest and hardworking, the men and women in these tales each come face-to-face with what they’re made of–often in moments that explode with the violence of an avalanche or the speed of a drawn gun. Here L’Amour demonstrates the unerring touch for detail and keen insight into human nature that lend these stories the power to thrill, surprise, and entertain readers of every generation.<P> A man driven by his faith in the woman he loves survives war, Indian massacre, and near starvation only to find his homecoming delayed by one last battle–under his own roof. To stop a range war, a ranch foreman stands up to his boss, his men, and conspirators who seem to have both right and might on their side. And in a town where fourteen men have already died under suspicious circumstances, a new sheriff by the name of Utah Blaine patiently sets a trap for a frontier serial killer.<P> Here are stories of honest thieves and crooked lawmen, of dream chasers and treasure hunters, of men and women hoping for a second chance and others down to their last. This rich and varied cast embodies not only the spirit of the West but the timeless struggle of the best and worst in us all, on a stage as big as the frontier itself. Full of suspense, mystery, adventure, this remarkable collection has everything that’s earned Louis L’Amour his well-deserved reputation as America’s favorite storyteller.
The Colonel and Little Missie: Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, and the Beginnings of Superstardom in America
by Larry McmurtryLarry McMurtry is the author of twenty-seven novels, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Lonesome Dove. His other works include two collections of essays, three memoirs and more than thirty screenplays.
The Colonization of America (The White Indian Series #1)
by Donald Clayton PorterTHE KENT FAMILY CHRONICLES HIS LAND. The vast, virgin ocean of trees was his empire. He was Renno, the White Indian, the mightiest of all the Seneca braves. Now the settlers came to sweep over his home and hunting grounds, with their strange ways, their fiery weapons -- and with the beautiful Englishwoman claimed the verdant New World. Some came to settle, some to steal and wage war. Each man, woman and child found a new life. A harsh yet thrilling fate awaited Deborah -- one that few women dared dream and fewer still would ever know.
Colorado! (Wagons West Series, Book #7)
by Dana Fuller RossColorado! Some came for freedom; others, to build a new life. But in 1858, when gold is discovered in the Colorado region, thousands of desperate men and women descend on Denver like a hungry swarm. Homesteaders struggle to hold onto their claims, but none are immune to the effects of gold fever. Wagon train veteran Chet Harris risks his life to repeat the success he found in the California gold fields. Mineral expert Luke Brando masquerades as a banker, while his wife hides a yearning for riches of her own. And young Cathy Blake discovers just how far she’ll go to defeat a voluptuous rival. But the greatest challenge belongs to General Lee Burke, one of the original pioneers of the Oregon Trail. Under orders from U.S. President James Buchanan, he must gain the support of Colorado – with all its newfound wealth – to forge the fate of a nation. But time is running out. Tensions between the North and the South are heating up. Soon every American will be called on to fight – for the greatest dream of all…
Colorado Bodyguard
by Cindi MyersThe rugged terrain of Colorado wouldn't make their mission easy. Nor would the attraction between them. Sophie Montgomery's sister was missing and her trail stopped dead in the Black Canyon-which was firmly in Rand Knightbridge's jurisdiction. <P><P>Part of the Ranger Brigade, he could lead Sophie on a search deep into this remote part of Colorado. Although afraid to disappoint the desperate beauty, Rand couldn't ignore her determination. But it was clear she needed protecting after shots rang out and Sophie barely escaped with her life. Now, as the job he'd reluctantly agreed to became a very personal mission, Rand knew he'd do anything to bring Sophie's sister home. Because seeing Sophie happy was the only outcome he'd allow. Or accept.
Colorado Carngage (Trailsman #392)
by Jon SharpeFargo can't say no when the oddball citizens of the near-dead boomtown of Lodestone offer him a small fortune to guide them on a two-day trip to a new home over the mountains. <P><P>But when there are two separate attempts to gun him down, the Trailsman realizes that somebody doesn't want the people of Lodestone going anywhere--except six feet under.
A Colorado Christmas
by William W. Johnstone J. A. JohnstoneTHE GREATEST WESTERN WRITERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY At the Sugarloaf Ranch, Smoke and Sally Jensen prepare to welcome Preacher home for the holidays--unaware that their friend is trailed by a storm full of trouble. On a mission of vengeance, an old trapper is rescued by Ace and Chance Jensen from ruthless outlaws--and wanted by a driven bounty hunter named Luke Jensen. And, just released from prison, a criminal mastermind assembles a vicious gang of cutthroats to extract his final revenge against his enemy--the sheriff of Big Rock, Colorado . . . With a snowstorm brewing, a community in jeopardy, and a showdown ready to explode, these courageous pioneers are brought together by fate and fury to forge peace on earth. But they're going to have to fight for it. With guns. With grit. With glory. Because this Christmas, the greatest gift of all is . . . staying alive.RAVES FOR BUTCH CASSIDY THE LOST YEARS!"Johnstone is a masterful storyteller, creating a tale that is fanciful and funny, exciting and surprisingly convincing. This is great fun."--Publishers Weekly"An entertaining story with lots of plot twists."--BooklistRAVES FOR JOHNSTONE'S CHRISTMAS EPICS!"An absorbing tale of Christmas with a side of magic . . . An exciting visit to the old west of gunfights and cattle drives. Four stars!"-- RT Book Reviews on A Rocky Mountain Christmas"This is an exciting visit to the old west of gunfights and cattle drives . . . the story draws one in and the modern world fades away. An absorbing tale of Christmas with a side of magic. Four stars!"--RT Book Reviews on A Lone Star Christmas"This rollicking Western is full of gunfights, outlaws, and an unforgettable holiday."--Library Journal on A Texas Hill Country Christmas
A Colorado Claim: A Western inheritance romance (Return to Catamount #3)
by Joanne RockA reluctant return puts former spouses on a collision course to reunion in the conclusion of USA TODAY bestselling author Joanne Rock&’s Return to Catamount series.She&’s back to claim her landbut will her ex reclaim her heart instead? Rancher Gibson Vaughn doesn&’t know why his wayward ex-wife is in town, but the sizzling chemistry between them still blazes. Lark Barclay needs to focus on fighting for her inheritance, not on a sexy former player. Yet Lark is helpless when it comes to Gibson&’s seductive kisses and soon falls into his bed. But will the heartbreaking secret she&’s carried since their divorce ruin their second chance at happiness?From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.You&’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Return to Catamount series: Book 1: Rocky Mountain RivalsBook 2: One Colorado NightBook 3: A Colorado Claim
Colorado Claim Jumpers (Trailsman #283)
by Jon SharpeWhen Skye Fargo is hired to trailblaze a path to a fresh gold strike, he finds himself caught in a bloody claim war that has him dealing out a motherlode of hot lead...
Colorado Clash (Trailsman #334)
by Jon SharpeWhen Skye Fargo comes across a dead man near the town of Cawthorne, he figures he’ll bring the body to town for burial. But he learns soon enough that dying has been real easy to do in Cawthorne lately. Someone in town has developed a taste for murder—and the Trailsman might just be the next course...
Colorado Corpse (Trailsman #270)
by Jon SharpeAfter a blow to the head, all Skye Fargo knows is that a dead girl is under his bed. With an angry mob after him, the Trailsman has to fill in the blanks to trap the real killer. But although Skye Fargo may have lost his memory, he hasn't forgotten how to fight...
Colorado Country
by Diana PalmerBeloved New York Times bestselling romance author Diana Palmer collects two of her celebrated Colorado novellas in one volume—a gift for readers who love heartwarming contemporary romance and gorgeous rugged cowboys, and fans of Carolyn Brown, Linda Lael Miller, and Delores Fossen.Dear Reader, Some places just feel like home, no matter where you were born. Colorado is one of those places for me, which is why I&’ve set so many stories in Benton, Colorado. It&’s beautiful at any time of year but especially in winter, when snow blankets the rugged landscape. Now you can visit Benton with me in these two novellas, &“The Snow Man&” and &“Mistletoe Cowboy,&” collected in one volume for the first time. Both evoke the majesty of Colorado—and the strength and passion of the men and women who live there. Meadow Dawson is struggling to manage the enormous ranch she just inherited. Too bad she&’s not on speaking terms with the one man who can help her out. Cattleman Dal Blake wishes Meadow&’s dog would quit digging under his fence—and that his pretty neighbor wasn&’t just as good at getting under his skin. . . . Widowed schoolteacher Katy is starting over with her young daughter, and she knows the perfect place—her grandmother&’s Colorado ranch. A runaway Palomino brings reclusive horse wrangler Parker to her door. Parker knows all there is to know about horses, but with Katy, he&’s learning about the gift of family. I hope you find as much pleasure in reading these heartfelt and sexy tales as I did in writing them. Diana Palmer
Colorado Cowboy
by Diana PalmerSuspenseful and sexy, here is one of New York Times bestselling contemporary western romance author Diana Palmer&’s celebrated Colorado novellas. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Colorado, this suspenseful and sexy novella from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer tells the tale of a solitary cowboy whose peace is interrupted—and wild heart tamed—by an intriguing stranger who brings a new kind of danger to his door . . . Fleeing her mother&’s killer, Esther Marist ends up at a rugged stranger&’s cabin. A wildlife rehabilitator with a menagerie that includes an elderly wolf, Matthews isn&’t the type to turn any creature away . . . As Esther heals, she realizes how much danger she&’s brought to his door—and how far he&’ll go to protect her. &“You just can't do better than a Diana Palmer story to make your heart lighter and smile brighter.&” —Fresh Fiction
Colorado Cowboy: Includes a bonus novella (Rocky Mountain Riders #5)
by Sara RichardsonCome home to Topaz Falls, Colorado where a down-on-her-luck bull rider falls for the cowboy she can't resist in this heart-warming western romance!As a champion barrel racer, Charity Stone has learned to hold her own in the male-dominated rodeo world. There's no cowboy she can't handle...except for one. Officer Dev Jenkins has made it clear he doesn't look at her like one of the guys. He's caught her attention but Charity doesn't do relationships--especially not with a cowboy. When she suddenly finds herself in charge of her thirteen-year-old nephew, who's had a few brushes with the law, Charity has no choice but to ask for the deputy's help.Dev hasn't stopped fantasizing about Charity since she moved to Topaz Falls, but she's been hell bent on keeping her distance. When she comes to him for help with her nephew, he finally has the chance to make his move. Winning her over won't be easy, though--especially when her nephew's mistakes start to threaten his town. How can he do his job and still convince Charity he's the cowboy for her? Includes the bonus story "Unbroken" by Jay Crownover!
Colorado Crime Scene: Warrior Son Armored Attraction Colorado Crime Scene (The Men of Search Team Seven #1)
by Cindi MyersAn undercover agent falls for a beautiful target and could pay the ultimate price… From his first glimpse of her, Luke Renfro can't forget reporter Morgan Westfield…or anyone she came in contact with. The FBI agent's photographic memory for faces -- and instant attraction to Morgan -- creates trouble for all of them as his team searches for a terrorist in Colorado. And to make matters worse, Luke suspects Morgan's estranged brother may be the target they're looking for. Falling for a criminal's sister could jeopardize his career.
Colorado Crosshairs (Trailsman #368)
by Jon SharpeTop gunSkye Fargo's deep in dangerous Mountain Ute country, scouting and guarding for a team of ice miners looking to make a killing in the boiling summer months. But there's something deadlier than heatstroke waiting for Fargo. <P><P>His name is Gus Latimer. He's got hands of lightning, nerves of steel, and one thing on his mind...Kill the Trailsman...
Colorado Dawn
by Kaki WarnerUSA Today raved that Kaki Warner's "warm, witty, and lovable characters shine" in the latest addition to her series about four unlikely brides who make their way west to discover newfound freedom and rediscover love. For fans of Linda Lael Miller and Jodi Thomas... After only three letters and one visit during her six-year marriage to a Scottish cavalry officer, Maddie Wallace decides to build a new life for herself by accepting an assignment from a London periodical to photograph the American West. Then Angus Wallace returns home unexpectedly after a military injury to find his wife gone, and to discover he's in line to an earldom. His mission to find Maddie takes him to Heartbreak Creek, Colorado where his biggest challenge awaits: convincing his headstrong wife to return home as his viscountess. Now Maddie must decide between the glorious Colorado mountains or the glittering ballrooms of London, and between the man she has loved and the dreams she wants so desperately to fulfill.
A Colorado Family
by Patricia ThayerA NEW ARRIVAL ON THE RANCH... Champion bull rider Austin Brannigan has returned home to the family ranch to recover from his injury. Only his world is turned on its head when he finds out he has a three-month-old daughter who has no one in the world but him. As a father, Austin is totally out of his depth. But his physical therapist, the beautiful and determined Erin Carlton, is stepping into the role of temporary mom very quickly. It may not be in her job description, and it may mean putting hopes of her own family on hold. What about Austin's dreams, which mean being out on the circuit? Will baby Lilly help Austin and Erin create a new dream of family?
Colorado Justice
by Cindi MyersCan he protect her…and keep her heart?Saved by the Sheriff Sheriff Travis Walker doesn&’t blame Lacy Milligan for hating him—he jailed her for murder. But now he&’s exonerated her, and the handsome lawman needs her to find the real killer. Will she overcome her hatred to help? As she relents, violence explodes—someone wants her dead. With time running out, their investigation deepens…and ignites sparks of attraction neither ever expected.Deputy Defender Deputy Dwight Prentice has secretly loved Brenda Stenson since they were teenagers. Now the auctioning off of a rare book has thrust the widowed museum curator into harm&’s way. Keeping his Colorado town safe is the lawman&’s most heartfelt mission. But protecting Brenda from a deadly threat will test all of Dwight&’s limits. Previously published as Saved by the Sheriff and Deputy Defender
A Colorado Match
by Deb KastnerVince Morningway has always run the family ministry alone-and his way. Until his big-deal brother hires a business consultant to bring him-and the ministry-into this century. Suddenly Melanie Frazer, in her pastel suits and clicking heels, is organizing papers and talking computers. And she's too interested in sorting the dreams Vince has for his life. But those old dreams-to leave town and see the world instead of taking care of everyone and everything-passed him by long ago. Unless Melanie can show him how much he's always been needed, right here in Colorado...where an unexpected match is in the making.