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When Jane Withersteen's father dies, he leaves her in sole possession of the family's cattle ranch, situated on one of the most valuable pieces of land in Utah. The river that runs through the property gives Jane control of the local water supply—and the great power that comes with it. Coveting the property, a local Mormon leader named Tull tries to force Jane into a polygamous marriage—a fate that she resists.

Heritage of the Desert is a gripping Western novel about Jack Hare, a young cowboy caught in a battle over water rights in the harsh deserts of the Southwest. Torn between love and loyalty, he must confront rustlers, outlaws, and a corrupt landowner in a struggle for survival and justice.

The Rainbow Trail is the powerful sequel to Riders of the Purple Sage, continuing the story of religious oppression, love, and freedom in the American West. As the next generation of Mormon women rejects polygamy, tensions rise, and the fight for personal liberty takes center stage. A compelling tale of rugged landscapes, romance, and rebellion.

Spirit of the Border is a gripping Western adventure set in the Ohio Valley during the late 18th century. Following frontiersman Lewis Wetzel, the novel explores the violent conflicts between settlers, Native Americans, and renegades who resist Christian missionaries. Packed with action, historical depth, and themes of survival, this novel captures the rugged and often brutal life on the frontier.

In To the Last Man, Zane Grey delivers a sweeping Western epic about two warring families locked in a cycle of vengeance. As the feud escalates into an all-out war over cattle rustling in the Tonto Basin, Jean Isbel must navigate shifting loyalties, bloody battles, and a forbidden love that threatens to tear everything apart. Will honor and justice prevail, or will the relentless violence consume them all? A gripping, action-packed novel of love, war, and the untamed West.

Wildfire is a powerful Western tale of love, determination, and the untamed spirit of the wild. When a fiery stallion, a rugged cowboy, and a strong-willed woman cross paths, their lives become intertwined in a story of passion, freedom, and adventure. Zane Grey’s vivid storytelling brings the beauty and danger of the frontier to life, making this a must-listen for fans of classic Westerns.

Zane Grey is considered the first and best author of "Western" novels. In this book, Lin Sloan's obsession with capturing a wild stallion he called "Wildfire" almost costs him his life. Bostil is a man who loves fast horses and is used to getting what he wants. Throw in a beautiful girl just coming into womanhood, a crazed young man with a grudge against her, a treacherous act, horse thieves and a yearly big race and you have all the elements Zane Gray so ably weaves into a fascinating story packed with action and adventure.

A young man named Ken discovers a deep passion for the newfound work of forestry, a controversial new government branch being established in the young United States, especially in the West. Ken is sent to a rural town in deep Arizona to begin the initial studies of the local forests when he stumbles across an illegal logging operation that is wiping out the trees and ruining the land. The local authorities are teeming with corruption, and the Department of Forestry is seen as a joke and a governmental overstep by the people.

Widely regarded as “the most popular western novel of all time”, Zane Grey’s adventure set in the sunbaked deserts of southern Utah is an unparallelled classic. When Jane Withersteen, a wealthy Mormon, is pressured to become Elder Tull’s third polygamous wife, she resists. Gunslinger Jim Lassiter rolls into town on a mission of his own. Jane hires him to help resist the powers that be in her efforts to extend help to everyone in need, regardless of religion or creed.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

Fleeing Arizona, gunslinger and cattle rustler Monty Ballou has found his way to just across the border in Utah, at Canyon Walls Ranch. He takes on a new identity, Sam Hill, and becomes the ranch's hired hand, farming and bringing in a rich crop of alfalfa for its widow owner. It also takes no time at all when Monty finds himself attracted towards Rebecca, the daughter of his widow owner employer. Monty resists as best he can the charms of Rebecca while working the ranch. He has now begun a new life at a ranch that needs the touch of a strong man in order to thrive.

Sienna, the young chief of a vanishing tribe, is given a second chance to bring abundance to his people when white traders bestow a gun upon him. The power of the gun brings him great renown and his people flourish for a time. Little does he know that his spreading fame will cause the downfall of his people as they are captured by a rival tribe and dragged away into slavery. Sienna knows that rather than resist or fight, he must bear the troubles of his captive people and wait for his destiny, foretold in a prophecy, to unfold.

Texas Ranger Vaughn Medill, after 20 hard and long years of duty, wants to finally settle down with a wife and children of his own and on his own ranch. He is also in love with Roseta Uvaldo who suddenly and mysteriously disappears. He embarks on a desperate and agonizing search to find and save Roseta and to bring to justice, or even kill, her kidnappers or die trying.