In the spring of 1880, Steve Dancy travels to Prescott, Arizona, to gain control of a remarkable invention. But on his first night in the territorial capital, his friend Jeff Sharp is arrested for a midnight murder at Thumb Butte. Dancy launches a personal investigation to find the real murderer, only to discover that the whole town wanted the victim dead. For help, he turns to another old friend and associate, Captain Joseph McAllen of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency.

Can Dancy identify the true killer before his friend stretches a rope on the courthouse square?

About the Author

James D. Best is the author of "The Shopkeeper," "Leadville," "The Shut Mouth Society," "Tempest at Dawn," and "The Digital Organization." He lives in Paradise Valley, Arizona, with his wife, Diane.

"In this autobiographical Best in Hollywood, you can share with me the golden age of Hollywood when she had unequaled world class. Now solidly in my eighties, I'm one of the few living actors who can hope to tell of the past glory and glamour of Hollywood as she really was way back when. This was the Hollywood where I lived, loved, and worked during the time when she was the ruling queen. This was the time of a wonderful movie industry where genuine actors and actresses created truly entertaining musicals, comedies, dramas, and action for an eager movie-going public. Even in those glorious golden days of Hollywood, my attempt to be a big winner was never all sunglasses and autographs. I tell here how I survived in a sometimes cruel town where a lifelong dream can be fulfilled or broken in a heartbeat. I didn't escape without my share of scars. I've written this book for those who might enjoy reading about the experiences of a very lucky ragtag orphan from Kentucky. I thank God for the opportunities given me. I was blessed to be adopted and to be given both a desire to work hard and, just as important, a love of fishing. I've been in a few scraps along the way, but I've done my level best to become a successful actor and to grow as a person. If you're curious about the good, the bad, and the beautiful of Hollywood-including The Dukes of Hazzard and many other adventures-it's all in this book. I simply tell my story as I've lived it. I hope you enjoy it." -James Best.

A well researched critical analysis of Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution - the author arriving at some different conclusions about how the various species of life originated and changed over millions of years, or more quickly. This easy to read most reasonable explanation about the evolution of life is presented convincingly with many interesting natural examples showing the amazing power, intelligence, and creativity of the Creator God, along with examination of various phenomena such as electromagnetism, the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, dowsing abilities, and homing instincts.