Charlie Steel is a master storyteller whose novels and short stories are forged from a life rich in varied experiences across numerous occupations, from military service to salvage diving. Fueled by a lifelong passion for reading, his prolific output includes countless books and hundreds of short stories. He possesses a deep immersion in the collection and study of Western literature, often situating his narratives in remote landscapes that echo his own life on an isolated ranch. Steel's distinctive voice and thematic concerns establish him as a significant figure in contemporary letters.
The discovery of gold in California launched a stampede of fortune-seekers across the continent in search of wealth. Willing to face any hardship -- outlaws, hostile Indians, bad weather, thirst, starvation, and the horrors of disease -- they battled fiercely to overcome these challenges and seize their destiny. But sometimes the treasures they found were not the ones they were expecting . . .
NEW AND COMPLETELY REVISED EDITION: He was young; he was kind; and he loved his cat, Little Tiger, and his horse Cindy. Though young, Kurt West's reputation preceded him and grown men stepped aside when they passed him. The pistols Kurt wore meant serious business and he knew how to use them. When Wet Springs and the people he cared for were threatened, Kurt moved into action. Afraid of no one, not even the murdering town-ruling Poindexter, Kurt West fought for his ranch, his girl, and the people he loved. It is a western; it is a romance---above all, it is a great read.