Todhunter Ballard Boeken

"Two western stories centered around two young women whose lives are thrown into turmoil because of the men around them and the lure of gold"--

Two brothers who are joint owners of the largest cattle ranch in Colorado are headed down a disastrous road when their loyalties are pushed beyond the limit.

To an outlaw like Joel Kelly, a fat payroll would be irresistible. So the railroad detectives baited their ambush carefully. Sacks bulging with gold were loaded on the train. Then the news was "leaked" so Kelly would hear it.

Boyd Reynolds rode into town after three years of wandering, happy at the thought of seeing his ranch again -- and Ellen Petrie.

Sent to Nevada to investigate reports of Rebel activities, Ken English was thrust into a region full of miners and gamblers, heroes and killers, Union supporters and Southern sympathizers. As the threat of conflict loomed over the country, English and scores of brave people would risk their fortunes, their loves, and their very lives to quell the revolt.