In El Sombre, Shadow of the Saguaro, the author has attempted to blend together actual historical figures, events, and facts, of the early 1800's with fictional heroes and villains. In as much as possible, these true life figures and forerunners of the West were picked by the author, because they were contemporaries of the era. The author has left it entirely up to the reader to sift the truth from the fiction, in order to pique your interest in historical study. The Author would classify this book as a fictional, historical, western fantasy. The author would be gratified if one day this book was chosen as required reading material at the high school-college level, and has deliberately chosen descriptive words and linguistics on a higher educational plane than the average pulp paper Western. The author has also endeavored to combine adventure, romance, and humor in order to attract a wider range of readers, but at the same time, to create heroes that might be suitable role models for the young men and women of this generation. If you are a descendent of the heroes portrayed, it is hoped that you will take family pride in reading the epic. fact that you as a responsible American Citizen have restored the family name. Bear in mind, also, that many of our forefathers were painted as villains when they were heroes. - Because they were not politically correct, or took a stand that was not popular with the world. Both hero and villain will some day stand before the Highest Command and be judged by the One Righteous Judge of all time, in the light of His Holy Word - Then, and only then, will it become apparent who the real heroes were.

Dead Man's Walk is the first, extraordinary book in the epic Lonesome Dove tetralogy, in which Larry McMurtry breathed new life into the vanished American West and created two of the most memorable heroes in contemporary fiction: Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call.

As young Texas Rangers, Gus and Call have much to learn about survival in a land fraught with perils: not only the blazing heat and raging tornadoes, roiling rivers and merciless Indians but also the deadly whims of soldiers. On their first expeditions--led by incompetent officers and accompanied by the robust, dauntless whore known as the Great Western--they will face death at the hands of the cunning Comanche war chief Buffalo Hump and the silent Apache Gomez. They will be astonished by the Mexican army. And Gus will meet the love of his life.

Considered the greatest western of all time- "When you call me that, smile!" finds its origins in the book-this classic tells the story of the Wyoming ranch foreman known only as the Virginian, his courtship of school teacher Molly Wood, and his encounters with the murdering cattle rustler, Trampas. Made into a feature film no less than five times since it was first published in 1902, The Virginian was voted by the Western American Writers in 1977 as the greatest western novel of all time. The 100th Anniversary Edition, published in cooperation with the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, features specially commissioned art from contemporary western artist Thom Ross in two editions, a trade and a limited. The limited edition, signed and numbered by the artist, is encased in a clamshell box and also includes an additional Ross lithograph.

After a rough winter spent alone, Ursula Nordegren realizes she must overcome her fears of the outside world and begins a trek down Hope Mountain. Along the way she finds a badly wounded stranger and realizes God may have used her decision to leave as a way of saving the man. Wax Mosby was climbing Hope Mountain in part to atone for his terrible choices. He was hired to drive out the Warden family and now knows he was duped. But when he's wounded during the climb, the last person he expects to rescue him is a beautiful blond woman with the voice of an angel. As both Ursula and Wax weigh the costs of living new lives, the two find an unlikely bond. And they're joined by Ursula's sisters and the Warden family as the final showdown over the family ranch looms with the coming of spring.

Gold and silver came to a man by hard work or by stealing it. O'Brien took the easy way. When Trevane's wife is raped and killed during a robbery, he swears vengeance on the outlaws that did this.
Two years later, Trevane stands heartbroken at the gravesite of his second wife. Wondering if death is to be his shadow, Hardin seeks the solitude of the open range. Planning to sign on as a trail hand and push a herd to market, his plans are derailed, and he is forced to live by the gun again as he faces his deadliest opponent yet.

A County Sherrif on the brink of self destuction. A series of grisely murders. Drug smuggelers and F.B.I. agents . Ancient Indian legends of a being half spirit halfmyth that takes peoples souls and can summon up the Devil Himself ! All this and more await you in The Soul Taker. a page turner from begining to end, this is the First book in the Starbuck & Onehorse mystery/ adventure series . Once you start it, you won't want to put it down. join the gang from Dullknife County as they embark on this wild ride, you'll be glad you did.

Set on the banks of the Rio Grande River in the old New Mexico Territory, Simon ran his infamous resort-brothel which brought him his tainted fortune and perceived power over the people of Taos. It was virtually impossible to stand up to this sadistic tyrant and his ruthless band of thugs. Even the church, who exercised a strong degree of power and influence in those developing years of western expansion, could not influence his depraved course.

He was an ambitious man with the amoral attitude of the local rattle snakes that were indigenous to the region.

Each of the numerous visitors passing through, who enjoyed the relaxation and pleasure of his sinful stop of gratification, had a story to tell, but "Canyon of Sorrow" concentrates on the dark and tragic way that one man touched so many, and his devious actions through might and control resulted in a horrific conclusion that is talked about to this day.

Marina was tired of ranch life. She was tired of cooking and cleaning for her husband and the arrogant Tyree Stockton, owner of the Moon Driver Ranch. Efrin kept telling her that their two wayward sons would soon return home but she needed to go to Bowie and find them. Rumors were that her two sons were living a life of drinking and gambling at Rosa's Gided Cage cantina. Finding her sons was an excuse for her to complete a daring act. She would leave Efrin and the Moon Driver Ranch. Tess was determined to find Tom Lacy at Fort Bowie and kill him even if it meant losing her own life. The Prittchett House would be a safe haven for her more than once. Yolie followed Efrin to Cabo, Mexico. She dreamed of the future they would have. The dream became a hedious nightmare and she regretted leaving Bowie and Millie Prittchett.

A former marshal with a trouble past drifted into Twin Creeks looking for some rest and a chance to forget his problems but fell into more trouble than he could handle. The entire town wanted him to be hanged, so Morgan Reeves had to decide if he was going to run or risk his life to save a woman with a reputation and her son.