This author embodies the spirit of the American Western, crafting rich narratives that bring the classic tales of the Wild West to life. Often published under various names, his works delve into the essence of frontier life, exploring themes of survival, honor, and the unforgiving landscape. Through compelling characters and rugged settings, the author captures the very soul of the Western genre, offering readers an authentic and unforgettable experience.
The ten Guilty Guns had ravaged the village of sleeping Cheyennes at dawn, and when the sun came up Little Dry Creek ran crimson with blood. A hundred Indians were cut down that morning. One lived, a toddler, but not for revenge. Found and raised by Tom Ormsby, Johnny wanted only to forget, to make his peace with the white man.
Quentin Reed is characterized as a "fighting machine," naturally drawn to trouble, often finding himself in precarious situations, particularly when a beautiful woman is involved. His knack for landing in the midst of chaos shapes his adventures and interactions, highlighting a blend of charm and conflict in his life.
Life had been good to John Sessions in the three years since he had settled on his cattle ranch in Brush Creek, Kansas. Even now, as he returned from one of his infrequent trips to town, he thought warmly of his snug house in the valley and of his wife and their two sons.
He was only eighteen and not quite a deputy, but Jason's lawman instinct alerted him to the sound of gunfire ripping the early morning calm. Up the street a stranger with six-guns ablaze and murder in his eyes ran out from Satterfield's general store, his sack bulging with stolen gold. Dropping on one knee and calling on the perpetrator to halt, Jason drew his .36 Colt and fired at the retreating desperado, who continued his wild dash out of town.
Marshall August Cragg had stopped in Broken Butte only to wait out the heat wave, but the townspeople were sure he had come to investigate the lynchings which had occured there several years before, and they were determined to thwart him
"A nine-year-old boy is taken in a raid on a wagon train and adopted by an Arapaho to replace his own son who had died. Raised by Red Stone and Beaver Woman, he learns to see the good and the bad in both Indians and whites and struggles to find where he belongs"--Provided by publisher
A group of cattlemen known as the Cheyenne Pool become involved in a dramatic struggle with ranchers over the right to use the open range.
Conspiracy and betrayal drive the narratives in these two western tales. In "Where the Backshooter Waits," a group of conspirators schemes against the Dawson brothers to seize their ranch. Meanwhile, "Lone Rider" follows Lew Stark, who is set to inherit the .45 Ranch after J.D. Regal's death, but faces threats from Regal's four sons, who aim to eliminate Stark and claim the property for themselves. Both stories explore themes of greed and survival in the rugged West.
The narratives revolve around young men who become targets of vengeful powerful figures due to their fathers' pasts. In their darkest moments, they discover unexpected allies in two determined young women, each driven by personal motivations to see them prevail. The stories intertwine themes of resilience, loyalty, and the impact of legacy in a gritty western setting.
In two western stories, a reluctant gunfighter and a former buffalo hider must stand alone against lawless men to make their chosen towns safe