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"The whip had cut him like a knife in a dozen places...." But the friar still won't talk about church gold. Is there any chance of mercy from the horrifying leader of the tomb robbers?

When Ronicky Doone arrives in Twin Springs, he finds himself in the midst of a deadly feud between two rival families. The stakes are high - honor, revenge, and rich ranch land. Though the townsmen favor the Jenkinses, Ronicky is drawn to the Bennetts - and especially the beautiful Elsie Bennett. As the struggle builds up in violence and shifting alliances, only Ronicky has the power to restore the peace.

In the black darkness of night, Ronicky Doone overhears the plans of Jack Moon's ruthless gang of cutthroats to kill someone named Hugh Dawn for deserting the gang. While Ronicky doesn't know Hugh Dawn or Jack Moon, he is always ready for adventure. With the aid of his trusty, well-trained horse, Lou, he outraces Moon's gang and successfully warns Hugh Dawn of his danger.

The son of a notorious outlaw is adopted into a wealthy, law-abiding family as an infant after his father is killed in an attempted robbery. Will he follow in the footsteps of his outlaw father, or will his life be guided by the respectable woman who nurtured him to manhood?

Tom Dallas has changed his way of living. All the shootings in which he was involved were justified, but there are many who want his scalp which prompts him to make a vow that he will not pack bullets in his .45 for a year. Then a situation develops that can only result in breaking his vow.

When Harry French left home he was just another kid looking to make his way. But when he comes back four years later, things are different. He's different. Or at least the town thinks so. Now nobody looks him in the eye. He isn't just Harry anymore, he's the Shifter, a gunfighter who brings trouble with him wherever he goes. And as hard as Harry tries, he finds that a reputation is a lot harder to put down than a gun.

The front sight of the gun ripped across his hand. The horse is acting strange, the cabin seems different, Chuck's Uncle Cal has disappeared - something's horribly wrong.

Having been away from Yellow Creek for eight years, Jimmy Geary was happy to see the town again. But there are three men who aren't happy to see Jimmy Geary return, and they conspire to make his stay this time very short.

When two men riding on horseback meet on a trail in the mountains, it proves to be so narrow that neither man's horse can be turned around, or aside, or backwards. So the two now have no choice but to determine who is to be pushed off the trail to certain death.

A back-stabbing murderer meets Happy Jack, the deadliest fighter in the southwest, and tells him about a safe full of cash. It's too well guarded for gunplay, but a dangerous trick might work. Has Happy Jack got the nerve?

Jeremy Dice leaves New York City for the Far West. His career as a tailor had been anything but spectacular. But arriving on the frontier, he witnesses two notorious bank robbers kill each other over the division of their spoils. When the sheriff and a posse arrive, they hail Jeremy as a great hero, believing he killed both men. And then there is the hefty cash reward.

For years, Camden lay awake every night, torn with guilt over the crime he'd committed and waiting for the man who would come to take revenge. Now it's time - he's been found at last - but he won't go down easy.

Riders of the Silences is a legendary Western adventure of gunfighters, revenge, and honor. When Red Pierre and the enigmatic McGurk cross paths, their fates become intertwined in a deadly duel that stretches from the icy north to the lawless Wild West. A tale of two unstoppable forces on a collision course.

The Way of the Lawless is a gripping Western adventure following Andrew Lanning, a fugitive on the run. As he pushes himself and his horse to the limit, his journey through the rugged frontier is one of survival, gunfights, and the unrelenting pursuit of justice. A thrilling listen for fans of classic Westerns.

Black Jack is a Western tale of fate and identity. Raised by a respectable family, the son of a notorious outlaw struggles between his father’s legacy and his adoptive mother’s influence. Will he follow in his outlaw father’s footsteps or carve his own destiny?

Black Jack by Max Brand is a gripping Western novel centered around the infamous outlaw, Black Jack, a man of complex morals and a mysterious past. Set against the rugged backdrop of the American West, the story follows Black Jack's attempts to escape his past while facing relentless lawmen and rival criminals. With his keen wit and unmatched gunfighting skills, he navigates a world filled with danger, betrayal, and redemption. The novel delves into themes of justice, honor, and the struggle between a man’s destiny and his desire for freedom, making it a thrilling and action-packed read. ...

"Alcatraz" by Max Brand is a Western novel that follows the tale of youthful farmer Hal Dozier, who sets out on a tenacious mission to find a famous fugitive named Alcatraz. Known for his shrewdness and heartless nature, Alcatraz isn't just a dreaded crook yet in addition a wild steed that has been difficult to catch or tame. Hal faces various difficulties as he leaves on this pursuit, testing his abilities, tolerance, and strength. The clever weaves subjects of opportunity, vengeance, and the ferocity of both man and nature. Brand's story consolidates serious activity with rich portrayals of ...

Peter Zinn was the "Baddest" man in town. Nobody, including the town's Constable, wanted any part of him. He had somehow forged a life for himself in Sioux Crossing after serving a serious stretch on a prison chain gang.

Ben Flinder's life at an isolated hotel in the mountains is complicated by the arrival of a young woman who is trying to escape, but refuses to reveal from whom. She is befriended by the Gray Shadow, a wild wolf, but not even the wolf can prevent her capture by her pursuers.