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Gunmetal Mountain (A Cleve Trewe Western #2)
by John ShirleyThe latest in a thrilling new western series from John Shirley, the acclaimed author of Prairie Fire, Kansas. FOLLOW THE LEADER—OR MEET YOUR MAKER They say the road to Hell is paved with good intentions. But it&’s hard to know what&’s going on inside the twisted mind of Magnus Lamb, the charismatic leader of an isolated logging town known for its healing hot springs. Some might say he&’s created a peaceful utopia here on Gunmetal Mountain. But for Cleveland Trewe and his lovely traveling companion Berry, this little piece of heaven is more like Hell on Earth . . . Cleve and Berry first discover the town after an encounter with a dangerous band of Indians. Cleve to vow to find "the Coyote," a young brave last seen headed for the strange settlement of Lambsville. At first, Cleve and Berry are charmed by the town&’s natural beauty and simple way of life. But soon they see the community for what it really is: a brainwashed cult with some oddball beliefs, a rigid caste system, and a leader who thinks he&’s the new Messiah. This not-so-innocent Lamb has heard about Cleve&’s legendary gunfighting skills and wants him to lead an army to expand his power across the West. It&’s bound to be a bloodsoaked mission, and Cleve wants no part of it. But if he refuses, there&’ll be hell to pay . . .
Gunned Down
by Dale ChaseThe Farrow Gang robs banks with great success, but when Evan Langer is allowed to join, he unsettles things. Young and suffering the recent loss of his outlaw older brother, Evan is in need not only of new partners in crime, but friendship and solace.Both Wade Farrow and Roy Fitch, gang leaders and sexual partners, take note of Evan, but it’s Roy who orchestrates time alone, where he finds Evan an eager partner. As the gang continues their robbing, Roy finds himself falling deeply for Evan while in turn resisting Wade. Tensions build between the men, and there seems no solution in sight, until the law steps in.
Gunpoint (A Justa Williams Western #3)
by Giles TippetteA legend in Western fiction, Giles Tippette brings the relentless, unforgiving West alive with bullet-driven tales of honor and survival . . . Justa Williams didn’t build up his sprawling Half-Moon ranch by sitting back on his spurs. More often than not he had to invest a bullet or two or three or more—as many as it takes—to keep the unwanted off his property. But when a scheming cattleman figures out a way to suck the ranch dry and kill off his prized possessions, it’s time for Justa to saddle up and hunt down the root of the problem. And when Justa gets there, there’s no telling how many bullets it’ll take to spell out R-E-V-E-N-G-E.
Gunpowder Express (A Widowmaker Jones Western #3)
by Brett CogburnTIME TO MEET THE WIDOWMAKER Vulture City is home to a prosperous gold mine and every bad man in the Arizona Territory knows it. Nearly every stagecoach attempting to deliver the gold to the railroad at Maricopa has been ambushed on the trail—a trail known as the Gunpowder Express for the bullet-riddled bodies along the way. With gold piling up and a lack of volunteers to transport it, the mine owner hires Newt “Widowmaker” Jones to ride shotgun on the next stage. Foolhardy and desperate for money, Newt joins three other guards—and a passenger, Jenny Silks, a stubborn firebrand with her own stake in seeing the delivery through. But waiting on the Gunpowder Express is Irish Jack O’Harrigan and his band of outlaws. There’s not a soul alive he wouldn’t think twice about putting six feet under. But he’s never traded lead with the man known as Widowmaker . . . Praise for Spur Award winner Brett Cogburn “Fans of frontier arcana will revel in Cogburn’s readable prose and lively characters.”—Publishers Weekly on Rooster “Cogburn amazes and astounds.” —Booklist
Guns Against the Sun
by Ray HoganHe would be killed if he couldn't outguess the killers at his back. And Marshal John Banning knew it. He'd tracked the ruthless Wind River gang into the desert after they'd gunned down his nephew. But the gang had circled back and trapped him. And now, without water, he had two deadly choices: Die a slow death from thirst-or make a run for it and get a bullet through the head.
Guns from Powder Valley (The Powder Valley Westerns #2)
by Brett HallidayTo save his wife's closest friend, Sheriff Pat Stevens--with the help of his trusty friends Sam and Ezra--pursues a gang of masked gunmen Sheriff Pat Stevens should be the happiest man in Powder Valley. He has a thriving ranch, a healthy son, and the prettiest wife in Colorado. After a shootout with a gang of outlaws nearly cost him his life, he promised Sally he would hang his guns up for good. But trouble is coming to the Valley, and Pat can feel his trigger finger starting to itch. In nearby Dusty Canyon, a troop of hooded killers menaces the honest miners who toil in the local goldmines. The local sheriff has already been wounded once trying to stop them, but he continues the fight--and begs for Pat's help. At first, Pat resists the urge to join the fray, but when Sally's closest friend is put in the line of fire, he has no choice but to ask his loyal sidekicks, Sam and Ezra, to ride into battle with him once more.
The Guns of C.C. Ellis (The Long Riders)
by Ralph CottonOutlaws plot a daring heist in this exciting new Western by USA Today bestselling author Ralph Cotton A corrupt former Army Colonel trying to run a railroad. The sheriff of a frontier town so raw its only name is New Water Stop One. And a gang of outlaws on a mission. When these forces collide, bullets fly! After pulling off their latest train robbery, outlaw leader C.C. Ellis and his unruly gang of long riders set their sights on a new target, a rich mining operation. There are only two men who can stand in their way. Sheriff Max Boyd, a lawman who doesn&’t always play by the rules, and Colonel Randolph Doss, the brutal security chief of the Colorado Western Express R.R. Co. Doss pursues Ellis like Ahab pursued the white whale, while Boyd pursues his aim of keeping the town standing . . . and even some of C.C.&’s gang are secretly pursuing their own agendas. There will be plenty of hot lead on the road to a final showdown…
The Guns of Hanging Lake
by Luke ShortFrom a master storyteller of the Old West: A ferocious tale of murder, loyalty, and revenge set in a rough-and-tumble frontier town. Tony Braden&’s first sin was being an Englishman in the American West. His second was being rich enough to try and make a go of ranching. Those two faults were enough to whet the appetites of the fine citizens of Indian Bend, who proceeded to hornswoggle, ridicule, and outright rob the uncomprehending Brit for an outrageous amount of money. Then someone decided to finish the deceptive dance with a knife straight to the gut. No one blinked an eye when Braden died in a pool of his own blood. No one, that is, except Traf Kinnard. Braden had been like a brother to him . . . until the man stole away the woman he loved. Now she&’s in danger, and to protect her, Kinnard must find his old friend&’s killer—even if it means turning Indian Bend from a town into a cemetery. Luke Short, along with such legendary authors as Zane Grey and Louis L&’Amour, helped transform the stories of the American West from dime-store pulp into a respected and immensely popular literary genre. Guns of Hanging Lake is one of the grittiest and most suspenseful of his classic novels.
Guns of Jeopardy (Sagebrush Westerns)
by Robert HortonFor sixteen years, Lafe Owens has protected the Texas range from robbers and rustlers as president of the Teton Cattlemen's Association. He was well-liked by everyone except Jim Bolten, owner of a rival ranch who covets Lafe's position for himself. As a new election approaches, lines are drawn, tensions run high and one ranch hand is killed in a brawl. The feud has already claimed one life, but how many more will be lost in the struggle to rule the range?
Guns of Liberty (The Medal #1)
by Kerry NewcombAs a revolution nears, Daniel McQueen must choose to fight for his family or a new nationIt has been eleven years since Daniel McQueen fled his father&’s blacksmith shop to find his way in the North American wilderness. A strapping young adventurer, as quick to duel as he is to sweep a barmaid off her feet, McQueen thrives in the untamed new continent. But on a trip through Montreal, he learns his father has been arrested, consigned to a Boston prison ship for selling guns to the American revolutionaries. A British major offers to spare McQueen&’s father in exchange for a simple request: kill George Washington, leader of the rebel troops.For the sake of his father, this lone wolf is forced to choose sides. The love of a stunning patriot turns his heart toward rebellion. No matter what, Daniel McQueen will be a traitor. But to which side?
Guns of the Mountain
by Robert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard (January 22, 1906 - June 11, 1936) was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. He is well known for his character Conan the Barbarian and is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre. This is one of his western stories.
Guns of the Mountain Man (Mountain Man #24)
by William W. JohnstoneJohnstone Country. Where Freedom Rings.Do unto others—before they do unto you With a brace of Colt .44s, a deadly aim, and a bullet-shredded Bible, Lazarus Cain has already made a name for himself in Texas. Bent on pilfering a herd of cattle and a team of horses, Cain makes a big mistake when he crosses Smoke Jensen beacuse Smoke’s going to blow Cain back to his maker. But not before he gives him a flaming taste of Hell—Mountain Man style . . . Live Free. Read Hard.
Guns of the Timberlands
by Louis L’amourClay Bell spent the last six years fighting Indians, rustlers, and the wilderness itself to make the B-Bar ranch the prize of the Deep Creek Range. But Jud Devitt, a ruthless speculator from the East, now threatens everything Clay has worked for. Devitt, holding a contract with the Mexican Central to deliver railroad ties, wants to harvest timber off the land where Clay grazes his cattle. Backing Devitt are shady politicians, a dishonest banker, and fifty of the toughest lumberjacks in the county. But as Colleen Riley, Devitt's fiancée, realizes the brutal game he's playing, her disapproval of his actions, and Clay Bell's obvious integrity and charm, pull her toward a destiny that will tip the scales in their bloody battle over timber and cattle.From the Paperback edition.
Guns of the Vigilantes (Guns of the Vigilantes #1)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJohnstone Country. Vigilante Justice.A thrilling new series from the legendary Western author William W. Johnstone where justice is very personal.GUNS OF THE VIGILANTES It begins with a massacre. A crime so brutal and bloody, the local sheriff isn&’t smart enough to solve it. But when young deputy Dan Caine sees the slaughter for himself—an entire family murdered—he can&’t let it go. Especially when the eldest daughter is missing. Right there and then, Caine makes a fateful decision: throw away his badge, form a vigilante team, and go after the killers . . . There&’s one problem: Who would be crazy enough to join him? First up is a grizzled old tinpan named Fish Lee, who discovered the bodies. Then there&’s the Kiowa, an Indian scout with a grudge; Cooley, a washed-up gambler; Mortimer, a whiskey-soaked newsman; and Holt, a half-grown stock boy. Sure, they might be crazy. They might be inexperienced. But one thing is certain: be it from heaven above or hell below . . . vengeance is coming.
Guns of Wolf Valley
by Ralph CottonUSA Todaybestselling author of Dead Man's Canyon. Sloan and C. C. will have to relive their desperado days to drive off a preacher-a man determined to kidnap Sloan's wife for his harem-and his gang of cutthroats. That's unless secrets dredged up from the past don't destroy their partnership first.
Guns on the Prairie
by David RobbinsIn this Western novel by the author of Badlanders, a con man's ruse casts him in the role of heroic lawman...THE GREAT PRETENDERAlonzo Pratt, alias Robert Grant, has always survived by his wits, working his way up from petty pickpocket to polished con artist. Saddlebags bulging with disguises, he is a master impersonator, whether limping in a Civil War uniform or toting a Bible dressed in black. On occasion, a tin star pinned to his vest is just the ticket to winning the trust of his innocent marks.When Federal Marshal Jacob Stone happens to come across another lawman while taking in a wounded prisoner, he's grateful for some assistance. And when he hears tell that Cal Grissom's gang is roaming these parts, he enlists Deputy Grant to help him track down the thieves. But he does wonder why his new partner seems so...reluctant.Alonzo never planned to join a manhunt. But now he's shooting Sioux and rescuing an outlaw's gorgeous daughter. His disguise may have fooled the marshal, but it won't stop lead...
Gunsights
by Elmore LeonardBrendan Early and Dana Moon have tracked renegade Apaches together and gunned down scalp hunters to become Arizona legends. But now they face each other from opposite sides of what newspapers are calling The Rincon Mountain War. Brendan and a gang of mining company gun thugs are dead set on running Dana and "the People of the Mountain" from their land. The characters are unforgettable, the plot packed with action and gunfights from beginning to end.
The Gunslinger
by Lorraine HeathA version of this work originally appeared in the print anthology To Tame a Texan, under the title "Long Stretch of Lonesome."A hired gun falls for the one woman who's completely wrong for him in this Western romance from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lorraine Heath.Chance Wilder never wanted to be a hero. A road-weary gunslinger with a ruthless reputation, he focuses only on his next target—and his next payday. That is, until a young boy offers Chance everything he owns—a piece of string, a harmonica, and a bent penny—if he'll save his sister from a couple of thugs. Chance agrees, only to discover that the beautiful, fierce young woman in need of rescue is actually the very person he's been hunting: his next mark.But after he saves her, Lillian Madison awakens in him long-buried dreams and possibilities. Facing the demons of his past, Chance is forced to question his next move. Dare he risk everything by following his heart … and trust that the road to redemption begins with Lillian?
Gunslinger: The Dragon of Yellowstone (A Gunslinger Beth novel in the Mythic West universe Book 1)
by Edward J. Knight Edward KnightIn an alternate Wild West where humans and monsters coexist, a teenage sharpshooter and her revolver must defend a fort from a deadly dragon. They say girls can't be gunslingers. Beth&’s gonna prove &’em wrong. Even if she has to fight a dragon to do it. It won&’t be easy to prove her worth while working as a hotel chambermaid in Golden City, Colorado. The famous battle that defeated the giants was fought thirteen years ago. The trolls remain confined east of the Mississippi. No one&’s spotted a harpy since 1875. But Beth trained with the legends: the ghost of Calamity Jane gave her the gun, Wild Bill Hickok taught her to shoot. And at sixteen, she&’s ready to make a name of her own. So, when strange assailants murder a visiting Arapaho shaman, Beth straps on her Colt .45. Without waiting for help, she must find the killers, defeat their dragon, and prevent the destruction of the West.
Gunslinger: Gunslinger Man Of Action Cowboy Secrets (Texas Rangers: Elite Troop #3)
by Angi MorganA Texas Ranger risks his job—and his heart—trying to protect a model once married to the mob. From the USA Today–bestselling author of Shotgun Justice.Going undercover to keep the former wife of a Texas crime boss alive is risky business for Texas Ranger Bryce Johnson. Kylie Scott may have evidence that could put her ex-husband’s family away forever. If she lives long enough to testify.For five years, Kylie managed to stay off the mob’s radar. With her cover blown, the former model is forced to flee the close-knit community that has embraced her. On the run again—this time with the seductive lawman who’s risking his career to protect her—Kylie battles her powerful desire for Bryce. If they survive, do they stand a snowball’s chance at a future together?
The Gunslinger and the Heiress (Heroes of San Diego)
by Kathryn AlbrightA desperate woman runs away from her home—and into the arms of an outlaw—in this historical Western romance.Years ago, heiress Hannah Lansing was forced to give up the man she loved. Now, to save the family business, her grandfather demands she marry someone she feels nothing for. Torn between duty and desire, there’s only one man Hannah can turn to . . . Gunslinger Caleb Houston is shocked when Hannah arrives in San Diego. He never expected to see her again! In the eyes of society, they’re worlds apart, but now Caleb is determined to convince Hannah to trust in the power of the love they share . . .
Gunslinger Girl
by James Patterson Lyndsay ElyJames Patterson presents a bold new heroine--a cross between Katniss Everdeen and Annie Oakley: Serendipity Jones, the fastest sharpshooter in tomorrow's West. Seventeen-year-old Serendipity "Pity" Jones inherited two things from her mother: a pair of six shooters and perfect aim. She's been offered a life of fame and fortune in Cessation, a glittering city where lawlessness is a way of life. But the price she pays for her freedom may be too great....In this extraordinary debut from Lyndsay Ely, the West is once again wild after a Second Civil War fractures the U.S. into a broken, dangerous land. Pity's struggle against the dark and twisted underbelly of a corrupt city will haunt you long after the final bullet is shot.
Gunslinger's Lullaby
by JovanaEasy McClure is a hot-headed little spitfire named after her father’s favorite saloon girl. When her father is killed in a range war, she inherits his ranch. Alone now, and facing the responsibility of taking care of a large spread, she packs away her bloomers and corsets and wears tight jeans with a six-gun strapped to her hip.One day, a bleeding cowboy rides up to her house with a bullet in his shoulder. By the time she learns he’s a notorious gunslinger, his whole gang arrives. She has never seen such hot, sexy cowboys in her life, and has a problem resisting their advances. As time passes, she is slowly drawn to them and puts her better judgment aside, surrendering to their steamy seduction.Then the day comes for them to leave. That’s when she must admit she’s in love with each one and faces a painful dilemma -- can her love tame all four men, or will they forever be a group of hard-riding gunslingers dodging bullets and running from the law?
The Gunslinger's Untamed Bride
by Stacey KayneA woman determined to get revenge finds herself in danger of losing her heart in this historical Western romance.Feisty businesswoman Lily Carrington knows how to make men pay. But while she enjoys conquering the lumber industry, she’s even more determined to avenge her father’s murder. Now she’s tracked down the killer responsible . . . Juniper Barns has done everything he can to escape his violent past. Now a hardworking sheriff, he protects the lives of those in need. But when the time comes to face his destiny, he refuses to go down without a fight.When Lily finally meets Juniper face to face, she can see that he is no longer the villainous man he once was. But how can she let herself love the one man she’s hated for so long?