Western Survival

Ten years ago, a horrifying disease began spreading across the West Texas desert. Infected people - "shakes" - attacked the living and created havoc and destruction. No one has ever survived the infection. Daisy Wilcox, known as Willie, has been protecting her siblings within the relatively safe walls of Glory, Texas. But when Willie's good-for-nothing father steals a fortune from one of the most dangerous shake-hunters in town, she finds herself on the hook for his debt. With two hunters, including the gruff and handsome Ben, to accompany her, she sets out across the desert in search of her father.

Three years after the EMP attack brought America to its knees, the Miller family has finally put the worst of the disaster behind them. While modern conveniences like electricity, telephones, and running vehicles are a distant memory, they have turned their West Virginia homestead into a productive and self-sustaining farm. Life is hard, but there is food on the table and they have hope for the future. Kenny Miller, soon to be 18, is ready to become a man in his own right. Engaged to Sarah, a beautiful young woman from a nearby farm, he plans on starting a family of his own next fall.

Nathan Riggins heads out west to the Nevada desert to search for his parents after his grandmother died. He faces one danger after another: hostile Indians, a masked gunman, a blinding sandstorm, a rattlesnake. Now, he frantically hurried from one empty building to the next. Where was everyone? How could everybody in town just disappear? Then, a strange dog seems to adopt him and come to his rescue.

Dive into an exhilarating journey of man and his loyal dog in the wild west! Experience the thrill of exploring the uncharted territories of the United States with “Spirit of the West”, a Western Adventure book set in Mustang Valley, far beyond the frontier settlements of the "far west," during the era of early American pioneers. Synopsis Our epic tale revolves around Rover, a Newfoundland dog, and his young master, John Smith residing in Mustang Valley, a fertile region under threat from settlers and territorial Native American tribes. Filled with behemoth achievement and heart-rending...

Fuzzy-haired, neurotic, cello-playing Catrina is devastated when her lover, Jack, leaves her to go surfing on the other side of the world. Trapped in a dead-end job and torn by his departure, Catrina dreams of running away. But how do you run away when you're flat broke? Luckily, her friend Andrew comes up with a plan: they'll get an old van, turn it into a camper, and busk their way from Norway to Portugal, via the midnight sun. Andrew is one of her oldest friends and they share many of the same passions.

What if you knew a deadly secret that could get you killed? What if you told no one and thousands died? Will you give up your life to save others. Sample passage: “I’m so sorry, Hazel daring. I dropped my napkin on the floor. Can you get me another one?” She smiled, patted me on the shoulder, and went to get another napkin. I turned to watch Bruce leave the bakery. He looked both ways, then started to walk across the street. Suddenly, a large black SUV pulled out in front of the store from across the street and gunned the engine. It was headed directly towards Bruce. He saw it at the ...

A Mind for the Fight provides you with the necessary tools to facilitate a critical evolution in your survival mindset. Retired Green Beret, renowned martial artist, and infamous street fighter Jim "Smokey" West offers a comprehensive guide to developing the mental game necessary to turn your defense into offense when a violent street assault finds you.

Return of the Bison is the story of how this symbol of the American West was once almost lost to history and of the continuing journey to bring bison back from the brink. Author and naturalist Roger Di Silvestro explores the complex history of the bison's decimation and how a rising awareness of their possible extinction formed the roots of many modern wildlife conservation approaches. Weaving in natural history and fascinating historical context, Di Silvestro traces the decades it took to begin to save the bison, often with little hope and plagued by discouraging setbacks.

Winter has arrived on the Healys’ Montana ranch. After discovering evidence of the coldhearted execution of his father, Greg Healy has become consumed with a burning desire for revenge. While he hides his true purpose of scoping out the murderous enemy behind fruitless hunting trips, further responsibility is thrust upon Greg’s teenage son, Darryl. The ranch has become a hollow shell without the calm assurance and steady hand his father once provided, stability Darryl needs more than ever with the shocking secret he keeps.

Faced with the eminent loss of the family home, the sons of Oli set out on the 19th century frontier with a plan to get money to satisfy the note. The adventure takes them from war torn Texas, to the badlands in Dakota. Along the way they encounter danger, adversity and betrayal which threaten the success of their mission.

How To Recover From A Tornado: A Step-by-Step Guide to Restoring Your Home and Life When a tornado strikes, it can leave more than just physical destruction in its wake—it can leave you feeling lost and overwhelmed, unsure of how to begin putting the pieces back together. Whether it’s addressing the damage to your home, navigating the complexities of insurance claims, or finding the emotional strength to move forward, recovery can seem like an impossible task. But you don’t have to face it alone. How To Recover From A Tornado: A Step-by-Step Guide to Restoring Your Home and Life is a...

A western novel set in the rugged terrains of the American West during the late 19th century. In the dust-choked valleys and towering mountains of the late 1800s, a quest for gold sends four men down a treacherous path that tests their limits and their souls. Cottonwood weaves a gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and the consequences of desperate choices in an unforgiving landscape. As they search for wealth, the harsh realities of survival begin to fracture their fragile bonds, pushing each man to confront his darkest fears and deepest regrets. The narrative follows Ray Alistair, an ...

Nathan couldn't believe it. He, his dad, and his friend Colin were going on a cattle drive. But as they set out, the trip took unexpected turns. Nathan's dad had to leave them to hunt down an escaped crook. Then, Colin's friend Leah finagled her way along. When Pepper the cook hurt his foot and had to return to camp, the three kids were on their own. How would they round up cattle when they had never done it before? And how should they deal with the coyote family living beneath their cabin?

Spring is around the corner, and the Healys must again face Canada’s mountainous onslaught to reach the security of the hunting cabin. Though they were forced to give up the family’s ranch to the post-apocalyptic mob, the most important thing to Greg Healy now is that they still have the cattle and the family is all together safe and sound. But just as the end of their grueling trek is within sight, the spring thaw brings unending trouble.

This is book 3 in a series and continues with the Montana group finding abused children at a home that they recuse. Jonathan's team races to see what a gun battle is in a remote area of the foothills and find the families of Army Ranger Phillip Gardner's team who are running from traitorous group men trying to capture the sons of Phillip Gardner. North Korea invades Japan and attacks South Korea. Then Russian and Chinese war ships enter US water in Alaska. Is this the start of World War III? The Cold War has been over for decades; however, the evil is still there hidden in plain sight. ...

Oli August is duty-bound to travel the 1849 frontier to prove that his brother-in-law was innocent of the charges of robbery and murder. The trip is fraught with danger and betrayal as he searches for truth on the Kansas plains.

Atomic Divide A Sci-Fi Adventure Set in Post-Apocalyptic North America during the Year 2230Atomic Divide is a gripping post-apocalyptic science fiction novel set in the desolate landscapes of North America during the year 2230. In this thrilling narrative, Captain Emmett Logan of the International Patrol unexpectedly breaches the impenetrable Atomic Curtain, a radioactive barrier that has isolated the Western Hemisphere for nearly 270 years. Logan's journey takes him through the abandoned cities and radioactive wastelands of a once-thriving civilization now lost to time. As he navigates ...

The Shimmering, a spellbinding story of the American West, connects four modern-day British kids with three pioneer children in a metaphysical, time-traveling tale. It all begins with eight-year old Erynn whose curiosity is piqued by Gran’s stories about real people who lived long ago, especially Jake, Anna and Ben Lillie. These three pioneer children had lost their parents in a river-crossing accident on the Oregon Trail and no one knows what happened to them. Desperate to find out, Erynn seeks help from a Native American spirit who guides her through the ‘shimmering’ and back to the...

Sarah and Thomas Woodford travel west in search of a better life. En route Thomas takes ill and dies leaving Sarah to look after herself. Remaining for a time with the wagon train, a man she befriended betrays her and she soon discovers she's alone in the frontier town of Parish without much except for her meagre savings. Lodging at Parish's sole hotel, Sarah must eke out a living to survive, hoping all the while she'll save enough money to pay for her passage home. When things don't work out as planned, Sarah is forced to make a choice she'd never have considered possible. A Sporting Life ...

An old-fashioned quest by a modern-day adventurer. When A. J. Mackinnon quits his job in Australia, he knows only that he longs to travel to the well at the world’s end, a mysterious pool on a remote Scottish island whose waters, legend has it, hold the secret to eternal youth.