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A “mesmerizing...wildly entertaining” (The Boston Globe) magical realism western in the vein of Cormac McCarthy meets Gabriel García Márquez, The Bullet Swallower follows a Mexican bandido as he sets off for Texas to rob a train, only to encounter a mysterious figure who has come, finally, to collect a cosmic debt generations in the making.In 1895, Antonio Sonoro is the latest in a long line of ruthless men. He's good with his gun and drawn to trouble but he's also out of money and out of options. A drought has ravaged the town of Dorado, Mexico, where he lives with his wife and children, and so when he hears about a train laden with gold and other treasures, he sets off for Houston to rob it—with his younger brother Hugo in tow. But when the heist goes awry and Hugo is killed by the Texas Rangers, Antonio finds himself launched into a quest for revenge that endangers not only his life and his family, but his eternal soul. In 1964, Jaime Sonoro is Mexico's most renowned actor and singer. But his comfortable life is disrupted when he discovers a book that purports to tell the entire history of his family beginning with Cain and Abel. In its ancient pages, Jaime learns about the multitude of horrific crimes committed by his ancestors. And when the same mysterious figure from Antonio's timeline shows up in Mexico City, Jaime realizes that he may be the one who has to pay for his ancestors'crimes, unless he can discover the true story of his grandfather Antonio, the legendary bandido El Tragabalas, The Bullet Swallower. A family saga that's epic in scope and loosely based on the author's own great-grandfather, The Bullet Swallower is “rich in lyrical language, gripping action, and enchanting magical realism” (Esquire). It tackles border politics, intergenerational trauma, and the legacies of racism and colonialism in a lush setting with stunning prose that asks who pays for the sins of our ancestors and whether it is possible to be better than our forebearers.

Silas Durfee had come up against a lot of outlaws as a Texas Ranger. But he had never encountered one as cold and cruel as Spot Lester—a man who would as soon slit a throat as swat a fly. Lester had a grudge against Silas Durfee. Durfee had fouled up a special plan of Lester's once and Lester just couldn't let that lie. Lester schemed and plotted and dreamed of Durfee's death until he had him right where he wanted him—trapped in Torture Canyon where the infernal heat was enough to turn a man's brain to smoke and the only way out was through a hail of rifle fire.

YOU ARE NOW ENTERING TEXAS. SAY YOUR PRAYERS.The national bestselling western authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone return to their bestselling Death & Texas series with a fresh new cover package.DEATH ISN'T PRETTY There are a million ways to die in the great state of Texas. And on the lawless streets of New Hope, the odds are even worse. Once the home of Comanche, the region has been up for grabs since the settlers drove off the natives. Now it's a magnet for settlers looking for cheap land, merchants looking to exploit its resources—and outlaws looking for a place to hide in between robbing and killing. With shootouts and showdowns being a nightly occurrence, it's one of the deadliest places on earth. And the governor ain't happy about it. He wants to clean up the town. He wants to wipe away the scum. And he knows just the man to do it.... Enter Cullen McCabe. A small-town sheriff turned special agent, McCabe doesn't care what he has to do—or who he has to kill—to rid this hellhole of every rustler, robber, and ruthless cuss in sight. Especially the notorious Viper Gang....

The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol 8 is a collection of works written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is part of the'Swanston Edition'of Stevenson's works, which was published in the early 20th century. The collection likely includes a variety of Stevenson's writings, including fiction, poetry, and essays.

Silvertip is a heroic lone rider who metes out justice to various wrong-doers he runs across in his travels. SDas E-Book Valley Thieves wird angeboten von Alien Ebooks und wurde mit folgenden Begriffen kategorisiert: western;historical;old west;cowboy;outaw;hero;lawman

This is a story of the hard-riding Silvertip and a chase—a chase after a wolf called Frosty, for around Frosty's neck there is an iron collar, and somewhere in that collar is the description of the location of a vein of gold. It was here in the Blue Water Mountains that the great Barry Christian takes up the trail after Frosty, and here it is where Silvertip once again meets up with his most dangerous enemy, which all leads up to a hard-hitting and action-filled Western, written as only Max Brand, the ace of Western writers, can write it.

When Arizona Jim answered Judge Brender's ad in the paper, he had no idea it would lead to a deadly confrontation with his oldest enemy, the ruthless renegade Barry Christian.

Bill Naylor had only one hero in his life—famed outlaw Barry Christian. And when blind luck threw the two men together, Naylor was ready to tackle the toughest job Christian had up his sleeve—the murder of Christian's dread enemy, Jim Silver. It was Naylor's chance to prove himself, and he knew Christian's plan couldn't fail. But there was one vital factor Christian didn't take into account—and that factor was going to decide whether Naylor lived or died!

Silvertip is a heroic lone rider who metes out justice to various wrong-doers he runs across in his travels. So far, so ordinary. What raises this book somewhat above the ordinary is the fact a good deal of it is told from the point of view of Duff Gregor, a'card cheat, gunman, and general crook'. Duff is quite believable in his motives and decisions and at the end even gains a certain stature. The primary villain, Barry Christian, is more of a stereotype; he could be characterised as the worthy antagonist of Silvertip. He's bad but has a manly kind of honour blended with his evil nature. However, neither Barry Christian nor Silvertip are as interesting as Duff.

A young man looks for his brother in an evil town, and finds himself in nonstop jeopardy. Fortunately, he's a plucky youth who does right with wolves; impresses dance hall gals; and, at important strategic moments, can count on Jim Silver aka Silvertip (and his famous horse and famous wolf) to back his play.

Gunslinger Charlie Rizdal was wanted dead or alive—eight thousand alive or five thousand dead. Jim Pleasant took him in alive and collected the eight thousand dollar bounty. But then Jim learned that Rizdal's brother, Long Tom, has put a price on his own head. Now, Jim is fair game for every outlaw around...preferably dead!

Master New York safecracker, “Taxi” Ivors, came to the town of Horseshoe Flat to avenge a friend's murder. Immediately he ran afoul of Barry Christian, the outlaw genius who terrorized Horseshoe Flat just as he did the entire West. Taxi is marked for destruction—until he gains the friendship of Arizona Jim Silver. The legendary Silvertip has been on Christian's trail for years. Always the renegade is just within Silvertip's grasp, only to escape at the last moment. But now Christian is threatened by the strange partnership of Silvertip and Taxi—the brilliant lawman and the cunning criminal he has reformed.

In'Rob Roy'and'The Heart of Midlothian,'Walter Scott masterfully intertwines history and fiction, presenting richly textured narratives that explore the complexities of Scottish identity and social conflict.'Rob Roy'narrates the adventures of the titular outlaw, drawing from real-life historical figures and events, while capturing the spirit of the Jacobite era with vivid characterizations and dynamic prose. In contrast,'The Heart of Midlothian'delves into the moral dilemmas faced by individuals amidst the backdrop of societal upheaval, utilizing a poignant narrative style that evokes deep emotional resonance. Together, these works exemplify the hallmark of Scott's historical novels, marked by their intricate plots, evocative landscapes, and detailed cultural depictions. Walter Scott, often celebrated as the father of the historical novel, drew inspiration from his profound passion for Scottish history and folklore. His extensive travels across Scotland, coupled with his legal background, influenced the way he intricately wove legal and social themes into his narratives. With a keen understanding of the historical milieu, Scott's works frequently reflect the cultural struggles of his time, particularly the tensions between tradition and modernity. Both'Rob Roy'and'The Heart of Midlothian'are indispensable reads for those interested in the romantic and historical dimensions of Scotland. Scott's compelling storytelling, rich character development, and exploration of universal themes make these novels timeless treasures, appealing to both casual readers and scholars alike. Engaging with these texts offers a profound understanding of the human condition as viewed through the lens of Scotland's tumultuous past.

Cole Sanborn has a notorious reputation and seems to be the culprit behind the robbery of the K&J Express train. Rather than hide out, Cole casually hangs out in plain view of the town of Jonesboro knowing someone impersonated him. In fact, he volunteers to help Sheriff Magruder solve the case. He soon finds the town and its officials under the thumb of power hungry Chet Radbourne....

In'Forlorn River,'Zane Grey crafts a richly woven narrative that explores the complexities of human experience against the backdrop of the American West. Through the journey of his protagonist, who navigates the rugged terrains of both land and emotion, Grey employs his signature romanticism tinged with realism, creating a vivid tableau that reflects the themes of isolation, resilience, and the search for belonging. His lyrical prose invites readers to immerse themselves in the harsh beauty of nature, showcasing the landscapes as both a setting and a character that influences the lives of those who inhabit it. Zane Grey, a central figure in American adventure fiction, drew heavily from his own experiences as a writer, fisherman, and avid outdoorsman. His deep appreciation for the untamed wilderness shapes the authentic dialogue and authentic scenarios within the novel, revealing Grey's belief in the transformative power of nature. Having traveled extensively throughout the West, Grey's narratives often reflect his desire to document the vanishing frontier and celebrate the indomitable spirit of its inhabitants.'Forlorn River'is a quintessential read for anyone interested in early 20th-century American literature, nature writing, or the exploration of the human condition amidst the raw beauty of the West. Zane Grey's evocative storytelling and profound thematic depth make this book a compelling journey into both the heart of the wilderness and the complexities of the human spirit.

In'Forlorn River,'Zane Grey weaves a compelling narrative set in the American West, exploring themes of adventure, loss, and the quest for identity. Through vivid descriptions and rich imagery, Grey captures the rugged beauty of the landscape, crafting a story that balances action with introspective moments. The novel features a gripping plot centered around the protagonist's journey into the untamed wilderness, reflecting the author's unique literary style that blends romanticism with realism, characteristic of early 20th-century American literature. Themes of isolation and the struggle against nature are prevalent, making it a quintessential work in the genre of Western fiction. Zane Grey, a prolific writer and a central figure in 20th-century American literature, often drew upon his experience as an outdoorsman and his love for nature to inform his storytelling. Born in 1872, Grey's adventurous spirit found voice in his novels, which resonated with a nation obsessed with its expanding frontiers. His travels and deep appreciation for the American landscape infused his work with a palpable authenticity that captivated readers.'Forlorn River'is a must-read for those enamored with the allure of the West, blending thrilling adventure with lyrical prose. Grey's masterful depiction of the human spirit in the face of nature's vastness invites modern readers to explore the themes of resilience and belonging. This novel stands as a testament to the enduring power of the Western narrative.

Death in Alkali Flat is the story of a remarkably accomplished youth known only as Sleeper. It is his misfortune to buy a key chain from a pawnbroker that opens a box that contains a map to a notorious outlaw's cache. The story was originally published under the title “Sun and Sand” in Western Story Magazine in 1935 with the main character's name written as Jigger.

When Don Felipe Consalvo showed up at the McCay ranch, none could suspect that beneath his grace and charm there lurked a deadly gunman—but Sheriff Rankin knew he was bringing trouble with him. And when Colonel McCay's daughter fell in love with him, Rankin knew it was part of Consalvo's plan to gain their wealth. But how could he stop him, when no man who ever faced Consalvo in a showdown lived to tell the tale?

Greed and gold unleash a storm of robbery, vengeance, and murder. On the word of a dying Indian, the three Emerson brothers come to Thunder Mountain in the Sawtooth Range and discover more gold than they ever dreamed possible. But instead of finding peace and prosperity, Jake, Kalispel, and Sam Emerson find more treachery than any normal men could hope to survive.

This is the story of a feud between two cattle outfits, The Diamond and The Hash Knife. The Hash Knife Outfit are outlaws and during the feud kidnap two women. Their rescue and the face off between the two outfits provide the excitement. There's plenty of gun fights, ambushes, and old west adventure.

After the Civil War, a veteran of the Confederate army goes West. He and his band of outlaws plan to hijack a large wagon train with the help of Native Americans.

FROM EXCITING AUTHOR OF LGBTQIA ROMANCE AE LISTER Book one in the Northern Horizons series How far would you travel for one man? The very last thing Jimmy Downing needed was a skinny traveling partner who acted half his age with a chip on his shoulder and no idea how the real world worked, because Jimmy had a lot of experience with the world and he wanted no part of it anymore. He was trying his best to be an honorable man after two decades of being outside the law. He'd stolen things. He'd killed people in the name of survival. He'd helped other men do horrible things. But now he was keeping his head down and trying to live under the radar. T'wasn't his fault that Oscar needed someone to show him right from wrong, give him something to eat on the regular and try to keep him out of trouble, so he didn't end up making a mess of his life the way Jimmy had. Maybe that was what being a good man was all about. Except the things Jimmy wanted from this twenty-one-year-old man were far from respectable, and he couldn't stop thinking about them, especially when Oscar Yates of the big brown eyes, cackle of a laugh and insatiable appetite for anything grilled over an open fire insisted on pushing all his buttons. How was Jimmy going to last the 760 miles to Port Essington without giving in to those needs Oscar called to with the hint of a smile and a smart-assed curse? Because if Jimmy did give in, it would mean both of them living outside the law and never having the chance at a decent life again.

Excerpt:''His-s-t!'With startling suddenness, the cry shattered the stillness of the night that lay upon the foothills of the'Bad Lands.'As they heard it, three men who, rolled in their army blankets, were sleeping in the protecting shadow of a huge boulder, rose to their elbows and peered into the darkness, at the same time whipping out their'Colts'with their free hands. But only the silence of the night, seeming more intense as the echo of the strident cry died away, greeted them.'That must have been a signal,'breathed one of the trio, after several minutes of listening.'If it was a signal, it would have been answered,'rejoined a companion.'Sure it would,'asserted the third member of the party.'Then what was it?'demanded the first.'May have been a snake, or a mountain lion,'suggested the man who had doubted the startling cry being a signal.'Snake? Mountain lion?'repeated the other, in disgust.'Say, you'd better go back to the recruits till you learn the difference between a human voice and an animal's cry.'The three men were members of the Mounted Scouts, out on patrol duty from their station at Fort Griswold. Two of them had been in the service three years, while the other was on his first detail, having only just been promoted from the band of recruits at the Fort. Consequently, the sneering allusion to his inexperience cut deep, and he was about to retort fiercely, when the third scout prevented.'Jennings is right, Scotty. It was a man's voice uttered that cry,'he whispered.'Then what does it mean?'persisted the youngster.'Just keep yer tongue in yer head and yer eyes and ears open, and we may find out,'grunted Jennings. This reply had the intended result of effectually silencing the recruit, and, with every sense alert, the three men awaited some sound that would explain the mysterious signal.'

Deadly feuds and ancient secrets spell war in the second novel of The Covenant of Steel, an epic series of action, intrigue, and magic from Anthony Ryan, a master storyteller who has taken the fantasy world by storm.'Ryan again showcases his gift for epic fantasy in his excellent sequel to The Pariah.... Ryan's evocative prose enhances the suspenseful, intricate story....This fires on all cylinders.'—Publishers Weekly (starred review) Times have changed for Alwyn Scribe. Once an outlaw, he's now a spymaster and sworn protector of Lady Evadine Courlain, whose visions of a demonic apocalypse have earned her the fanatical devotion of the faithful. Yet Evadine's growing fame has put her at odds with both Crown and Covenant. As trouble brews in the kingdom, both seek to exploit her position for their own ends. Sent to the Duchy of Alundia to put down a rebellion, Alwyn must rely on old instincts to fight for his new cause. Deadly feuds and ancient secrets are laid bare as war erupts, a war that will decide the fate of the Kingdom of Albermaine and, perhaps, prevent the coming of the prophesied Second Scourge.'A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word.'— John Gwynne on The PariahFor more from Anthony Ryan, check out:The Covenant of SteelThe Pariah The MartyrRaven's Shadow TrilogyBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven's Blade DuologyThe Wolf's CallThe Black SongThe Draconis Memoria TrilogyThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of Ashes

Rob Roy is set in 1715, but it is less concerned with the Jacobite Rising than with the economic and political conditions which brought it about, and the remarkable entrepreneurial spirit of the new Hanoverian capitalists which resisted it. It celebrates the freebooting daring of the hero's father in the City of London and the robust balancing of generosity and selfish calculation which is required in successful enterprise, and which motivates one of Scott's most lively creations, the Glasgow merchant Baillie Nicol Jarvie.Rob Roy is nominally a retrospective autobiography written by Frank Osbaldistone and is suffused with a sense of loss both personal and cultural. The personal is the loss of his wife Diana; the cultural is epitomised in Rob Roy who is the hunted victim of a society richer and more powerful than his own.The text is based upon the first edition, corrected with readings from the manuscript, and is supported by comprehensive historical and explanatory annotation.

Mixing urban and high fantasy, the fourth Streets of Maradaine novel follows the crew of outlaws led by the Rynax brothers as they struggle to protect the city they love.After having thwarted some of the forces responsible for ruining their lives, reformed thieves Asti and Verci Rynax and the rest of the Holver Alley Crew had mostly settled back into sedate lives as upright citizens of Maradaine. But when they are suddenly arrested in mysterious circumstances, they find themselves in Quarrygate Prison, which tests the limits of their cunning and skill. While Verci struggles to keep their friends alive and safe in the prison, Asti gets pulled into a mysterious scheme in the underbelly of the prison, teaming him up with some of the most dangerous people in Maradaine. The cracks in Asti's tenuous sanity get torn open as he is thrown into a cat-and-mouse game with one of the city's most infamous killers. Meanwhile back in their neighborhood, Verci's wife Raych is desperate to help him and Asti and get them home. When her attempts to go through proper channels fail, she accepts a ludicrous deal from the local crime boss: Verci and Asti's freedom in exchange for her pulling off a daring, nigh-impossible heist that would challenge even seasoned thieves. Raych doesn't know how a simple baker like her could hope to succeed at such a task, but she will use every trick and wild idea she has to help her family. None of the Rynaxes will rest until they are free from Quarrygate and together at home again, no matter the risk, no matter the cost.

Excerpt:'“If you'd'a'cooked them two eggs at the same time, ‘Magpie,'mine wouldn't'a'rolled off on the floor and busted,” says I, sad-like, looking at the remains. Magpie Simpkins rises his full height, which is some elevation, and glares at me. “Ike Harper,” says he, “tend to your own cooking. A person what is as ungrateful as you are can't partake of my cooking, neither will I break bread with such as he.” I got my boots on, cooks me some bacon, and eats as far from that hombre as the room allows. A house divided can't ring with harmony, and love has put a breach as wide as the Grand Cañon between me and Magpie. The little feller with the bow and arrer has rasped us raw. Magpie is the sheriff of our county, and I'm his deputy. Me and that scantling-shaped hombre have been pardners ever since gold was discovered on bedrock, and this is the first rift in our lute. Of course there has been discords, but this is the first time that the strings have all been busted!'

This is a great Western. located near Jasper, Alberta. In the first book of the series, Blue Pete: Half Breed, it appears that Blue Pete dies, at least to the eyes of Mahon. But Blue Pete survives with the help of Mira, his wife. Since he is an outlaw, he must keep out of sight from the Mounties. In the Return of Blue Pete, Pete is trying to right the wrongs he has done by returning rustled horses. These are in the Rocky Mountains where railways are being built. There the bohunks are up to no-good and Pete wants to make sure the contractors are not harmed. (Goodreads)

FROM EXCITING AUTHOR OF LGBTQIA ROMANCE AE LISTERBook one in the Northern Horizons seriesHow far would you travel for one man?The very last thing Jimmy Downing needed was a skinny traveling partner who acted half his age with a chip on his shoulder and no idea how the real world worked, because Jimmy had a lot of experience with the world and he wanted no part of it anymore.He was trying his best to be an honorable man after two decades of being outside the law. He'd stolen things. He'd killed people in the name of survival. He'd helped other men do horrible things. But now he was keeping his head down and trying to live under the radar. T'wasn't his fault that Oscar needed someone to show him right from wrong, give him something to eat on the regular and try to keep him out of trouble, so he didn't end up making a mess of his life the way Jimmy had. Maybe that was what being a good man was all about.Except the things Jimmy wanted from this twenty-one-year-old man were far from respectable, and he couldn't stop thinking about them, especially when Oscar Yates of the big brown eyes, cackle of a laugh and insatiable appetite for anything grilled over an open fire insisted on pushing all his buttons.How was Jimmy going to last the 760 miles to Port Essington without giving in to those needs Oscar called to with the hint of a smile and a smart-assed curse? Because if Jimmy did give in, it would mean both of them living outside the law and never having the chance at a decent life again.

A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK • INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • BELLETRIST BOOK CLUB PICK • INDIE NEXT SELECTION • LIBRARY READS SELECTION • AMAZON EDITORS'CHOICE • WASHINGTON POST BEST OF THE YEARThe'terrifying, wise, tender, and thrilling'(R.O. Kwon) adventure story of a fugitive girl, a mysterious gang of robbers, and their dangerous mission to transform the Wild West.In the year of our Lord 1894, I became an outlaw. The day of her wedding, 17 year old Ada's life looks good; she loves her husband, and she loves working as an apprentice to her mother, a respected midwife. But after a year of marriage and no pregnancy, in a town where barren women are routinely hanged as witches, her survival depends on leaving behind everything she knows. She joins up with the notorious Hole in the Wall Gang, a band of outlaws led by a preacher-turned-robber known to all as the Kid. Charismatic, grandiose, and mercurial, the Kid is determined to create a safe haven for outcast women. But to make this dream a reality, the Gang hatches a treacherous plan that may get them all killed. And Ada must decide whether she's willing to risk her life for the possibility of a new kind of future for them all. Featuring an irresistibly no-nonsense, courageous, and determined heroine, Outlawed dusts off the myth of the old West and reignites the glimmering promise of the frontier with an entirely new set of feminist stakes. Anna North has crafted a pulse-racing, page-turning saga about the search for hope in the wake of death, and for truth in a climate of small-mindedness and fear.

A deadly marksman is on the hunt to find his missing sister in this exhilarating new Ralph Compton Western. One terrible day, fifteen-year-old Leif Gunnarson comes home to find his family home on fire and a gruesome scene inside: his parents are tied up, on the brink of death among the hellish flames, and his sister is nowhere to be found. His father can barely gasp a name: Simkins. And with that, Leif has his life's mission—to track down Luther Simkins, notorious outlaw and gang leader, and find his sister. Along the way, Leif finds a temporary home in Wyoming Bob's Wild West Show. He has an innate talent with firearms but needs to hone those skills until he can outshoot anyone, even Simkins. Touring the West as the star performer known as Trickshot, Leif finally gets wind of an outlaw who could lead him to his sister. It will be the most important showdown of his life—but will his sharpshooting be a match for the shocking tricks the outlaw has up his sleeve?

JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. VENGEANCE IS HERE. A good man like Perley Gates knows that when you race with the devil, you'd better cross the finish line first—or you won't finish at all... They rode into town like the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Four armed outlaws bringing their own brand of hell to Paris, Texas. First they rob the First National Bank. Then they take a woman hostage as insurance. When Perley Gates learns that local waitress Becky Morris is in the hands of these tough customers, he rides alone to get her back. Problem is, the outlaws are heading toward the Red River—straight into Indian Territory. That's where the ranch hands draw the line. But Perley won't give up. He manages to rescue the girl, but not before killing the gang's leader. Now he's incurred the wrath of the other three... The race is on. Come hell or high water, Perley has to get Becky across the Red River—before three vengeful devils make it flow with their blood... Live Free. Read Hard.

Excerpt:'“Indios—Indios bravos!” yelled Manuel Navaja, as he discharged his escopette full at the glowing disk of old Sol; then dropping it, he rushed through the outer gates, sounding the terrible words at every step, his affright being shared by all the peons who heard him, and, leaving their posts, one and all swarmed to the main building. There is a spell—a fascination like that of a rattlesnake—that none but the dweller in “the land of the sun” can know. Young and old, men, women and children felt it now, and all rushed into the hacienda, only intent upon their own safety. But a clear, stern voice soared above the din, above the shouts of men, the shrieks of women and children; and, aided by his strong arm, that dealt blows upon every hand, he managed to restore order so far that the inner gates were fastened securely, the window shutters closed, and doors barred, and then blockaded with such heavy articles of the furniture as could be moved. The outer gates were left open; no person would venture there, the haciendado being held back by a beautiful woman, who twined her arms around him with strength lent by terror.'

We call the reader's attention to a scene, that, if not romantic, is at least attractive and interesting; a wagon-train of emigrants, as is attested by the quantity of driven stock—horses, cattle and sheep. The presence of women and children is still further evidence. It moved slowly and drearily along over the vast, almost barren stretch of level plain, as though the nearly spent day had been one of hard and unremitting toil. The horses or mules, their heads hanging down, with drooping ears and tails, their hides damp with sweat and covered with the fine sand cast upon the air by the trampling hoofs, or the slowly revolving wheels, scarcely heed the stinging lash or the impatient exclamation of their drivers.

Why had Herne called Marion to his cavern and not Robin? And why was she afraid to tell him what the Lord of the Trees had shown her? Forced to face his personal nightmares and his darkest secret, the Hooded Man needs his friends more than ever. But the outlaws are afraid... and no one knows who to trust. To make matters worse, an old enemy is stalking Sherwood - but which one? The Power of Three is the twelfth book in Spiteful Puppet's Robin of Sherwood collection, based in the Robin Hood universe of the classic ITV series.

When Alabama Joe drifted into Fort Anxious, he seemed to be a shiftless, easygoing tramp. But he didn't fool Stanley Parker. He'd gunned down the notorious Bob Dillman. He'd known that one day Dillman's outlaw partner would appear to avenge death. The Stingaree was fast on the draw and deadly as a snake. Parker knew he'd have to draw first, or die! Here are the perils of hired guns and wilderness traps and a bitter conflict with his own code of honor.

After you're gone, what will they say about you? Alton Carver is about to find out.Alton's got a problem: he's under federal investigation for embezzling and securities fraud. Instead of spending the next three to five years behind bars, he's got a plan: stage his own death, take the money he stole and light out for Central America, leaving behind wife Nicole and daughter Clara. But when he sticks around town long enough to watch his own funeral, he makes the unpleasant discovery that the life he's leaving behind isn't the life he thought he had.When he overhears the way his former colleagues talk about him now that he's “gone,” Alton is forced to reconsider his self-image as a respected and admired pillar of the legal community. Then the shock of seeing Nicole in the arms of another man leads Alton to postpone his plan to run for the border. What comes next is a slow-burn train wreck, a tale of self-deception, revenge and bad decisions.

Francis Osbaldistine, the son of an English merchant, had always been different than the rest of his family. With an opposing temperament and religion than his father and younger brother, Francis dreams of writing poetry, despite his father's desire for him to go into the family business. When Francis refuses to work for his father, he is sent away to live with his uncle, on the condition that his cousin, Rashleigh, switches places with Francis in the family business. While Francis is initially happy with this arrangement, Rashleigh has a reputation for his unruliness, which he lives up to shortly after joining the business. Soon Rashleigh gets into trouble he cannot overcome on his own. Concerned for the implications this would have on the family, Francis has no choice but to travel to Scotland to clean up Rashleigh's mess, leading to misadventures, odd strangers, and even the chance of romance. While Francis appreciates the beauty and the exciting culture of Scotland, he meets the astonishingly eccentric Rob Roy MacGregor, who has garnered quite the reputation, leading to even more hilarity and chaos. First published over two-hundred years ago in 1817, Rob Roy is among the most comical historical novels in Sir Walter Scott's Waverly series. Set in the 18th century, during the year of the first Jacobite uprising, Rob Roy provides modern readers with invaluable insight on the social, cultural, and economical background of Scotland and England, through its excellent representation of the two nations and their citizens during a time of tension. With compelling, unforgettable characters, Rob Roy by Sir Walter Scott is as entertaining as it is fascinating. This edition of Rob Roy by Sir Walter Scott now features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of Rob Roy crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original mastery of Sir Walter Scott's literature. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

Like many good stories of the old West, this one begins in a saloon. In 1914 in El Paso, Texas, two strangers strike up a conversation at the bar—Bill Roberts, a real-life figure who died in Hico, Texas, in 1950, and a former US Army scout whose brother knew Roberts by another name: Billy the Kid.So begins The Gospel According to Billy the Kid, a tale of the old New Mexico territory, corrupt lawmen, honest ranchers, murder, betrayal, and the explosive events of the Lincoln County War that sent young Billy off seeking justice—and headed toward a bloody rendezvous with a sheriff hired to track him down. In the saloon Roberts has us imagine another story, told thirty-three years later over shots of whiskey, about a young outlaw given a second chance to find himself, to find peace, and to finally grow up and out from under the shadow of his own infamy.

'A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word.'—John GwynneThe Pariah begins a new epic fantasy series of action, intrigue and magic from Anthony Ryan, a master storyteller who has taken the fantasy world by storm.Born into the troubled kingdom of Albermaine, Alwyn Scribe is raised as an outlaw. Quick of wit and deft with a blade, Alwyn is content with the freedom of the woods and the comradeship of his fellow thieves. But an act of betrayal sets him on a new path - one of blood and vengeance, which eventually leads him to a soldier's life in the king's army. Fighting under the command of Lady Evadine Courlain, a noblewoman beset by visions of a demonic apocalypse, Alwyn must survive war and the deadly intrigues of the nobility if he hopes to claim his vengeance. But as dark forces, both human and arcane, gather to oppose Evadine's rise, Alwyn faces a choice: can he be a warrior, or will he always be an outlaw?'This makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans.'—Publishers Weekly (starred review)For more from Anthony Ryan, check out:Raven's Shadow TrilogyBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven's Blade DuologyThe Wolf's CallThe Black SongThe Draconis Memoria TrilogyThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of Ashes

In this fast-paced new installment in bestselling author Ralph Compton's Gunfighter series, a bandit who takes the identity of a dead lawman finds that the best place to hide is in plain sight. Jake Polk is a wanted man. He's spent years on the wrong side of the law staying one step ahead of the marshals. His most recent stage robbery ends with a posse hot on his trail. He's opened up just enough room to take a breather when he stumbles upon something astonishing. It's the body of a man resting peacefully next to a burned-out campfire. It's clear the man died in his sleep of natural causes. This is the chance Jake has been waiting for. According to a letter in the man's saddlebag, he's Marshall Owen Dent, on his way to the town of Riverbend to take over as the local lawman. Jake switches identities to avoid the posse, but what starts out as a quick means of escape may have deeper consequences when Jake considers making the change permanent.

Legendary crime writer Mickey Spillane's celebrated tin-star hero Caleb York returns in the explosive Western saga by New York Times bestselling author Max Allan Collins. When Sheriff Caleb York's deputy is shot down in cold blood, York has no doubt the bullets were meant for him.It's the first nasty step in a plan rustled up by Luke “Burn'Em” Burnham—eliminate the law, corral a team to rob a bank in booming Las Vegas, New Mexico, then lay low. With a treacherous local merchant for cover, and York out of the picture, all they'll have to do is wait for the calm. Then they get wind of one little hitch: not only is York still alive, but he's gunning for justice—and revenge. As the winter weather bears down, a chilling cat-and-mouse begins. York isn't about to let Burnham and his gang of miscreants get away. It'd be a cold day in hell if he did. “A classic western... a six-gun-blasting winner from the first page to the last.”—Pulp Fiction Reviews on The Legend of Caleb York “Never lets up on the suspense.”—Booklist on The Legend of Caleb York “Well-crafted... great fun.”—Publishers Weekly on The Bloody Spur

Johnstone Country. Cross at Your Own Risk. On the lawless frontiers of the American West, there is one rule every outlaw should remember: Never cross a mountain man like Matt Jensen. Not if you want to keep breathing. DIE WITH THE OUTLAWS No gun. No horse. No water or food. And worse yet: No idea how he ended up in the middle of a desert with a bullet in his leg and a bump on his head. That's the sorry situation Matt Jensen wakes up to—dazed and confused—until he slowly pieces together what happened. The last thing he remembers: He agreed to help out a friend of Duff MacCallister's. A pretty lady and her husband at a horse ranch. He also recalls their cross-country trip through hell to deliver the horses safely to market. That's when the outlaws showed up. That's when the shooting began. That's when everything went dark... But now Matt Jensen is alive and well and living for revenge. No time to lose. No holding back. And before it's all over, no trigger-happy horsethief left standing... Live Free. Read Hard.www.williamjohnstone.net Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com

John Hare lies dying in the desert until he is discovered and saved by the kind and generous rancher, August Naab. As Hare is nursed back to health on Naab's ranch, he finds himself irresistibly attracted to Naab's adopted daughter, Mescal. But Mescal is being relentlessly pursued by Holderness, a man who is not to be trusted. Hare is soon drawn into a web of adventure and intrigue over land, water, and the heart of a beautiful woman, all set against the sweeping backdrop of the Wild West. (Goodreads)

„Max Brand is an American writer, considered one of the best authors who worked in the Western genre. In total, he wrote about 500 works, of which 300 were in this genre. Silvertip is a western novel about revenge and quest completion. Silvertip wanted to kill a cold-blooded Bandini, but it was a child in a Bandini cloak...The multibook includes the most read novels of the author, such as: «Silvertip», «The Man from Mustang», «Silvertip's Strike», «Silvertip's Roundup», «Silvertip's Trap», «The Fighting Four», «Silvertip's Chase», «Silvertip's Search», «The Stolen Stallion», «Valley Thieves», «Mountain Riders», «The Valley of Vanishing Men», «The False Rider». ”

Johnstone Country. A New Legend in the Making. The bestselling Johnstones kick off their blazing new western series with a real bang—a fatal, fateful shootout that sends a man named Buck Trammel on the ride of his life... WHEN WYATT EARP TELLS YOU TO RUN, YOU RUN. Once upon a time in the Old West, Buck Trammel was a Pinkerton agent with a promising future. But after a tragic incident in a case gone wrong, he struck out for the wide-open spaces of Wichita, Kansas. Working as a bouncer at The Gilded Lily Saloon, he hopes to stay out of trouble. But soon enough, his gun skills are put to the test. The Bowman gang shows up, turning a friendly card game with a Wyoming cattleman into a killer-takes-all shooting match. Buck saves the cattleman's life, but at the cost of Bowman's two sons. That's when Deputy Wyatt Earp arrives. He warns Buck that he'd better get out of town, pronto, and take the cattle baron with him. The rest is history—if he lives long enough to tell it... This is the story of Buck Trammel. Hunted by outlaws. Fighting for justice. Marked for death. This is how legends are born... Live Free. Read Hard.

FIRST RULE OF JOHNSTONE COUNTRY: TRUST NO ONE No one knows the dangers of driving a stagecoach better than Red Ryan. Especially when the passenger's a dead man, the payoff's a gold mine, and the last stop is death...SECOND RULE: WATCH YOUR BACK Red Ryan should've known this job would be trouble. The first stop is a ghost town—in a thunder storm—and the cargo is a coffin. But things start to look a little brighter when Red and his stage guard Buttons Muldoon deliver the corpse to a ranch run by the beautiful Luna Talbot—and her gorgeous crew of former saloon girls. Luna asks the boys to help them find the Lucky Cuss Gold Mine, using a map tucked inside the dead man's pocket. Buttons can't refuse a pretty lady—or the lure of gold. But Red has a feeling they're playing with fire. Especially when the map leads them straight into crossfire of a ferocious range war, a 400-pound load of pure evil known as Papa Mace Rathmore—and his backwoods clan of sadistic, kill-crazy hillbillies... Live Free. Read Hard.

Outlaw Secrets, the third installment of The Beadle Files, finds LC Beadle embroiled in an investigation of the criminal underworld in Chicago. The intrigues begin at a construction site on the northside where the journalist is to meet with an informant but gets a surprise that is the beginning of a trail of destruction and murder as a hardboiled enforcer goes on a rampage. Meanwhile in Durango, tension develops between CJ Fralick and Katey Rae Wyant, but for Sonny Trego everything is Jake. He's advancing his newspaper career, making plans for the future, and carrying on a long-distance relationship with a college girl. In a remote box canyon north of the city, Yaz Lightfoot is on a spiritual quest as he awaits the arrival of his wife. He chops wood, reminisces, is visited by a nightmare, prays, meditates, and in all his contemplations, a thriving sense of hopeful anticipation swells in his heart. Near Wagon Wheel Gap, Mandy Kilmer experiences a great disappointment. In the throes of a meltdown, she gets encouragement from Bethsuelo Weitzel that steels her resolve. With the help of her family she schemes and makes plans to seize and take hold of the bright and hopeful future she's dreamt about since schoolgirl days. In the midst of the violence and maneuvering in Chicago, Jack Whistler, the master of information and proprietor of the Backdoor Vault, tosses out a throwaway remark that defines the web of conspiracy:'I've got a thousand rumors, which one do you want to hear?'

«This is the story of the toughest barn in the Wild West, the most reliable of all that has ever lived. Wherever Roniki Dawn goes, trouble is sure to follow. So Dun was not surprised when he went to Twin Springs and ended up in the middle of a deadly war between two rival families».

“Absorbing...poignant, often heartbreaking...Schwarz is a vivid storyteller.” –The New York Times Book Review The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Drowning Ruth vividly evokes the perennially fascinating true crime love affair of Bonnie and Clyde in this suspenseful, gorgeously detailed fictional portrait of Bonnie Parker, one of America's most enigmatic women.Born in a small town in the desolate reaches of western Texas and shaped by her girlhood in an industrial wasteland on the outskirts of Dallas, Bonnie Parker was a natural performer and a star student. She dreamed of being a movie star or a singer or a poet. But her dramatic nature, contorted by her limited opportunities and her overwhelming love for Clyde Barrow, pushed her into a course from which there was no escape but death. Infusing the psychological acuity of literary fiction with the relentless pacing of a thriller, Bonnie follows Bonnie from her bright, promising youth to her final month of shoot-outs, kidnappings, and desperate car chases through America's hinterland in the grip of the Great Depression, as the noose of the law tightened around her. Enriched by Christina Schwarz's extensive research in the footsteps of Bonnie and Clyde and written with her powerful sense of place and time, Bonnie is a plaintive and page-turning account of a woman destroyed by a lethal combination of longing and love.