Frank Kelso's upbringing in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by historical sites commemorating the westward journey, naturally led him to write western-themed books. His work is characterized by a deep immersion in the Western landscape and the spirit of the pioneer era. Through his novels and short stories, Kelso captures the essence of this compelling period in American history. His writings are recognized for their authenticity and engaging narratives.
Blackthorn Wolfe has one chance to prove himself the team's chief scout. He must lead a loaded mule train from El Paso to Fort Laramie in 1852. If he fails, Pascal, owner of the freight business and his godfather, will cancel Blackie's apprenticeship, leaving him behind with no horse, no food, and no weapons. At seventeen, Blackie must prove he can lead the mule train, or lose it all.
Jeb wants a family. Zach wants to find gold. Juan wants revenge.Jeb and Zach wanted a normal life after spending 3 years in a Union POW camp.Miguel Cortiña kidnapped a 14-year-old Texas girl, carrying her to MexicoTwo Civil War veterans, Jeb & Zach, waded across the Rio to bring her home.They recover the young girl while killing Miguel and his gang in a bloody battle to free her.Problem is Miguel's brother, Juan Cortiña, is a General in Mexico-with a 2,500 man Army.Jeb and Zach rescued Jeb's niece because it was the right thing to do-she was family.But that's what Miguel's older brother Juan said, "It's an insult to my family! To my country!""Those gringos cannot come into my country and kill my brother. I'll have my revenge!"What chance do Jeb and Zach have against a 2,500 man Army?Who will help them when the U.S. government wants Juarez to defeat the French in Mexico?Once again, Jeb and Zach face impossible odds, and Jeb's out of dynamite!Read Juan's Revenge, the 3rd book in the Jeb and Zach book series.
A family slaughtered by Comanche. A boy left to die on the prairie. Can his determination help him survive long enough to claim his revenge? Texas, 1853. Thirteen-year-old Nigel Blackthorn is the spoiled son of a Protestant preacher. But when his family is the victim of a brutal Comanche attack, his easy childhood crumbles in an instant. While he narrowly escapes the slaughter, the rest of his loved ones aren