Some men lead, some follow. Matt Landry was a born leader, he couldn't be anything less. Matt was raised by Jake, a righteous man that only recognized right or wrong, never any gray area, and Matt had Jake's values deeply ingrained in his sole.

Matt's younger years were spent with one dream in mind, he was determined to breed the best horses in the state of Texas; but dreams don't always play out the way we want. Matt's future was predestined to becoming a lawman. He would reshape the way Texas handles law-breakers.

As Matt struggles with bad luck, hardships beyond compare, and rebuilding his life, after the loss of Lea, his eternal love, he finally realizes his true destiny has always been to serve the people and protect them from injustice. Neither the State of Texas, nor Matt Landry can stop, "the making of a lawman."

Campfire tales, true-life experiences, gripping adventures, "Stories of the West," has something to offer even the most casual of western readers. From the finding of lost treasure, to a young cowboy's first rodeo, to the finding of an old man, living in a swamp, Dave spread his talent to entertain all those who yearned for more stories of struggles and humor in the old west.

Young TJ started life in North Texas, during a dust-bowl time, when life was at its hardest. He must leave home at an early age to survive. He works at different jobs and experiences many difficult times that test his values. As he becomes a man and finds his way in life, TJ meets the girl of his dreams but he also becomes the target of greed and murder.

With the help of his friends and adopted family, TJ overcomes the evil of Rodney Crisp, his ill-gotten partner. Rodney wants TJ killed so he can take over the mining operation.

No matter what happens in TJ's life, his roots run deep and he sticks to the honest, hard working values his parents instilled in him; and the reward for this is a family and happiness.