American Old West

The blanket of snow covers the state of Colorado as Hudson Owens stands in front of his mother’s fresh grave. It is supposed to be a simple affair after which Hudson would travel back to his home town and carry on with his life. As Hudson rides through a snow storm and into the town of Ashcroft, he notices a commotion at the sheriff’s office. It turns out that a stagecoach has just been robbed by a gang led by Johnny Daggers, a notorious outlaw of the state. One of the victims involved is a woman called Dolly Miller who had cared for Hudson’s mother before her recent death. Knowing ...

Bass Reeves was a man who forged his own destiny and wrote his own life story as he went along. Born into slavery, Reeves rose above all challenges to become one of the most legendary lawmen of the American West. As a deputy US marshal, he held himself to a personal code of conduct that went beyond the badge he wore. For Bass, the line between right and wrong was clear, and he never hesitated to enforce the law—even when it meant pursuing his own friends or family. Justice wasn’t just his duty; it was his calling.

A literary fiction novel set in the American Rockies during the early 20th century. In the rugged heart of the Rockies, where the spirit of independence meets the weight of family legacy, “Strong Roots” tells the poignant story of Clay Forrest, a gentle giant wrestling with his identity and self-worth. With the demanding presence of his uncle Tony looming over him, Clay's journey of self-discovery is as treacherous as the mountains themselves, offering readers a powerful exploration of love, loyalty, and the quest for acceptance. The novel opens with George and Aaron Macpherson, ...

The Nations is a short fiction set containing twenty stories by master storyteller Thomas F. Sheehan. These tales celebrate the heroic deeds and legends of various Native American Indian tribes (Cherokee, Kiowa, Lakota) of the Old West in the United States.

Nominated as BOOK OF THE MONTH by Discovering Diamonds, a leading independent book-review site. "In A Town Called Paradox is one of those rare, glittering reads that traps the reader immediately and doesn't let go. Thank you for an emotional, gripping and utterly rewarding read." Selected as an INDIE BOOK WE LOVE by LoveReading, a top book-recommendation website. "This book will grab your attention from page one... I hope you will read and thoroughly enjoy it, as I did..." I WASN'T looking for Marilyn Monroe even though I knew she was in town filming River of No Return... So begins In A ...

OUTLAWS AND LEGENDS OF THE WILD WEST - SPECIAL 15 STORY BOX SET Do you like true stories of the Wild West? You should love these tales of outlaws and gunslingers then Of course you will have heard of most of them as many have become infamous legends. Some are not so quite well known however, but they were all dangerous and ruthless criminals and all had their "15 minutes of fame", leaving trails of death and mayhem behind them. Most did not live to an old age, and those that did were probably in jail. Their escapades were daring and reckless and many paid the ultimate price in the end. ...

In 1885 Idaho Territory, widow Victoria Hayes would rather face down claim jumpers with her derringer than lose her late husband's star garnet mine. But when a mysterious prospector with a fighter's grace arrives offering help, she must decide if protecting her claim is worth risking her heart. James "Hawk" Davidson has his own reasons for helping the determined widow—as an undercover agent investigating a string of suspicious mining accidents, he believes her husband's death was no accident. Yet the more time he spends with Victoria, the more he admires her courage and faith in the face ...

Amy Taylor and Colt Harman were riding Walter, the appaloosa, as fast as the critter could carry them. They had one destination – the Taylor Way Station. “Are you sure we have to go this fast, Colt?” a still somewhat distressed Amy asked the Wells Fargo guard. “I’ve learned one thing about outlaws over the years,” Colt answered back with his speech a bit halted by riding on Walter. “You can never tell what outlaws will do. Most of them are yellow bellied cowards. But a few of them are crazy enough to do anything.” “You really think they'd come after us now?” “Pardon me...

No lawman has ever been tested under fire as Sheriff Clay Granger. The lawman must respond to a large murderous Vortman family intent on leaving behind a trail of blood and fear in 1874 Empire, Texas. The Vortmans, led by evil patriarch Asa Vortman, don't mind burning, shooting, bludgeoning or blowing up anyone who gets in their way. To complicate matters, the insidious gang are holed up a most well protected pieces of real estate on the frontier, Ridge Country. Nobody can lay a hand on them in the barren, rugged rock terrain. Or can they? That's Clay’s mission as he fights against the ...

A hunt is on for Wiley Hatcher and the renegades before more people are hurt. Leading that search is Adam Dale, a young Civil War veteran. Adam has witnessed a brutal tragedy where his neighbors, the McCormicks, have been murdered by the renegades. Only Lydia McCormick, age nineteen, has survived. The renegades are emboldened by new Winchester rifles, which Hatcher has also illegally sold the stolen weapons to the natives. Adam is aided by his younger brothers, Lyman and Jake. Adam will need all of his bravery and skills to make sure justice is brought to the frontier. During his mission, ...

Jed Walker, the newly appointed deputy, has long been wary of Father Davenport, a charismatic man who is slowly influencing the youth of his town. When Jed hears about the death of one of his townsmen, Luke Hamilton, due to a tragic farming accident, he suspects murder, and his investigation points toward the Church of God’s Righteous Justice on Earth. With the help of Mayor Bill Hicks, Mayor Ace Knight and the gutsy Persephone Cross, Deputy Jed strike out at this menace but they have severely underestimated the kind of power Father Davenport holds on his congregation, and how they’re ...

A young man, Max Wilkins at just 18 years old, lost both of his parents when an outlaw ruthlessly murdered them in broad daylight. Max knows the outlaw to be Shane Richards, who is part of a villainous gang that the law has not yet managed to subdue. Max has no other choice but to take matters into his own hands and hunt for his parents’ killer without the help of the law. As he journeys across Oregon state and arrives in the town of Granite, Max is sweep off his feet by a local nurse, Alice. The widow is concerned for Max and thinks he is in danger to go after Shane. In an encounter with...

Sigrid Cadwell possesses a rare talent for herbal remedies and healing, but her abilities are misunderstood by the superstitious townsfolk. Gossips start to spread like wildfire, and soon enough, everybody begins to think that Sigrid is a witch. Eventually the gossips reach the ears of a nearby Indian tribe. And once Sigrid flees her own town, the Indians pursue her. The tribe will not stop until they get hold of the witch. But for what? Sigrid is prepared to face an onslaught, for which she will defy with her life… until she crosses path with gunslinger Benjamin Sterling. Ben is on a ...

What is the price that one must pay when seeking revenge in the lawless frontier land? Christian Rays, haunted by memories of his parents’ tragic demise at the hands of notorious outlaw Edwin Crow, seeks solace in a life tarnished by loss. But when news spreads that Crow has been released from his prison confines, the wounds of Christian’s past reopen, fueling an unquenchable thirst for vengeance. Crow, now free but destitute, forms a devious plan to rebuild his fortune – a daring bank heist that rattles the very foundations of Texas. The audacious crime sends shockwaves throughout ...

Determined former saloon girl, Stormy Cooper, starts a new life as a doctor's assistant. What does she care if the rumor concerning her new employer is true? Who cares if he is gruff and rude? Stormy has dealt with gruff, demanding men her entire life. Why should Dr. Tucker Anderson be different? Everything should be fine as long as she can keep her past life a secret. But she did not figure on falling in love. Will Tucker want her if she tells him about her past? Tragedy defines Dr. Tucker Anderson's life. He's built a wall around his heart, a wall no one can tear down. At least that's ...

Two deputies determined to win her heart and the jewel theft that takes the town by storm... School teacher Katherine might never understand the hankering for fortune so many men in Silver City seemed to possess, but when the horse races begin, greed is taken to a whole new level. When the prize rubies suddenly go missing, nothing is left off the table as men and beast alike are thrown into the race. When Katherine witnesses something she was never meant to see, she begins working with stubborn Deputy Chalice and his handsome new deputy-in-training, Landry Allred, to dissolve trouble at the...

The man who raised Charles Douglas is a criminal. He has escaped prison and he is out there, killing innocent people. It couldn’t go on. Charles is hoping that his father’s capture is going to be as sudden as his prison escape. He needs it to be over. He doesn’t want his thirteen-year-old son knowing that his grandfather is doing what he is doing. Only one thing makes sense to him. If there has to be a man to capture Jake Douglas, then who better than his own son? “I should be the one to do it,” Charles believes. But Charles is not just facing his father alone. Jake Douglas ...

Caleb McCallister does not have a normal childhood. His mother rejected him, and his father is an alcoholic. Despite everything, Caleb sticks to his morals and becomes a respected citizen of his hometown. Everyone loves him because of his determination to uphold the law and protect the innocent. Due to his unyielding sense of justice, Sheriff Craig Dalton believes Caleb is the only person that possesses the right set of skills to go after a notorious outlaw by the name of Silas “Blackheart” Kane. The outlaw has been wreaking havoc in Colorado for a while. Somebody needs to stop him. ...

When outlaw Jeb Thornton and his gang ride into town, leaving destruction in their wake and killing Daniel Hudson’s friend, Sheriff Timothy Norton, everything changed. Fueled by grief, Daniel sets out to confront Thornton and his gang. Along the way Daniel meets Alice Waterson, a fiery woman on a mission of her own. As it turns out, Thornton has killed her husband and she has been hunting him down ever since. As Daniel and Alice dig into Thornton’s past, they discover a tale of tragedy and revenge. Thornton’s descent into outlaw life started when corrupt lawmen, led by Sheriff Samuel ...

Billy the Kid once said that he killed 22 men - one for each year that he lived. While it’s more likely that he only killed eight or nine, this young outlaw was clearly deadly. But his brief and brutal life reveals how his tragic existence led him into a life of crime. After growing up in poverty as an Irish immigrant in New York City and losing his father at a young age, Billy the Kid had to endure losing his mother when he was only 15.