Matthew P. Mayo creëert meeslepende verhalen over overleven en avontuur, vaak gesitueerd tegen de ruige achtergrond van het Amerikaanse Westen. Zijn stijl kenmerkt zich door een sterke nadruk op historische authenticiteit en een meeslepende sfeer die lezers in boeiende vertellingen trekt. Mayo duikt diep in thema's als menselijke veerkracht en de gevaren die in de ongerepte wildernis op de loer liggen. Zijn werk viert de geest van ontdekking en de onverzettelijke wil om alle tegenslagen te doorstaan.
Featuring 14 thrilling tales set in the Wild West, this collection delivers intense action, adventure, and danger. The stories, crafted by both seasoned and emerging writers, reflect a shared passion for Western legends. Readers will experience high-noon showdowns, lynchings, prairie fires, and manhunts, showcasing the vibrant spirit of the genre. Published by Black Horse Westerns, this anthology promises to captivate fans of Western fiction, pulling them into a world where legends truly ride.
"DILLY is the coming-of-age story of an abused orphan boy, Orville Dillard Jr., aka Dilly, who travels west from Ohio to Wyoming and ends up at the Hatterson Cattle Ranch. He also finds himself smack in the middle of the infamous and all-too-real Sheep Wars, in which dozens of sheepherders are murdered and few of the attacking cattlemen are ever held accountable"--
Western Writers of America 2022 Spur Award FinalistA rancher discovers just how many times a man's luck can hold out in this thrilling novel in the bestselling Trail Drive SeriesAfter struggling for years to work a raw-patch ranch in the arid flatlands of Texas, young Mitchell Newland learns that his herd of scrubby range cattle will fetch ten times their local price if they're driven to Montana.He strikes a one-sided deal with the devil, neighboring rancher Corliss Bilks, to back his play with cattle, men, and horses. The trail brims with hellish prairie fire, stampede, flooded rivers, hailstorms, rattlers, sickness, long, broiling days and frigid nights.Halfway to Montana, range pirates and a rogue Apache war party close in. Mitch and the boys fight, grim and helpless, watching as their herd is driven westward in a cloud of dust and cackling laughter.Cut down to two bloodied men, Mitch collapses, far too late, and admits the old man has won the bet. But salvation in the form of a Basque sheepherder revives Mitch and his pal, Drover Joe, and Mitch realizes he isn't done. Not by a long shot. And now he has nothing to lose.
Set against a backdrop of the American West, this award-winning young adult fiction explores themes of adventure, resilience, and self-discovery. The story follows a young protagonist navigating the challenges of frontier life, encountering both friendships and conflicts that shape their journey. With a rich historical context and engaging characters, the novel captures the spirit of the West while addressing universal struggles faced by youth. It promises an inspiring tale that resonates with readers of all ages.
Fifty gripping tales explore the gritty world of frontier prospecting, featuring hard-scrabble sourdoughs and unscrupulous outlaws vying for wealth and resources. The stories delve into the lives of those who exploited naive newcomers, showcasing a blend of ambition, treachery, and the harsh realities of life in the wild. Each narrative highlights the relentless pursuit of fortune amidst a backdrop of danger and deception, painting a vivid picture of the era's rugged characters and their relentless struggles.
A solitary man's winter trek in the Bitterroots transforms into a perilous rescue mission when he discovers his mentor, Maple Jack, in a state of distress over the abduction of Winter Woman, a skilled healer. As he navigates treacherous terrain and faces ravenous wolves, Roamer confronts the terrifying Alooknok demons. The journey plunges him into a dark, ominous realm where survival hinges on a brutal confrontation among friends and foes, leaving lasting scars on the few who endure.
Cowboys, Mountain Men & Grizzly Bears! The romance of the West is built on an endless armature of shootouts and train robberies, cowboys versus Indians, white hat versus black, and everybody versus the wilderness. From John Colter's harrowing escape from the Blackfeet to Hugh Glass's six week crawl to civilization after a grizzly attack, from Custer's final moments to John Wesley Powell's treacherous run through the rapids of the Grand Canyon, Cowboys, Mountain Men, and Grizzly Bears takes the top 50 wildest episodes in the region's history and presents them to the reader in one convenient, narrative-driven package.
A high-country train trek turns into a blizzard-bound trainwreck-from-hell for Roamer as a gang of gunmen run roughshod on the rails. They blow the safe, abscond with a mysterious young woman, and torch the train, leaving passengers to burn in the midst of a blizzard. Trailing death in its wake, the gang heads to the high country with Roamer dogging them on foot, the only man bold enough to track them-until he's joined by his cantankerous old mentor, tough-as-nails mountain man Maple Jack. The men converge on the gang in the maw of a fresh and vicious blizzard that unleashes its merciless might. With righteous rage and hard justice their only allies, Roamer and Maple Jack prepare for a final showdown at . . . Timberline.
Exploring the eerie and enigmatic side of New Hampshire, this book presents a captivating collection of tales that delve into unsolved murders, legendary villains, and ghostly encounters. It serves as an engaging resource for residents, travelers, history enthusiasts, and ghost hunters alike, highlighting the state's haunted locations and chilling myths. Each story brings to life the dark mysteries that linger in the Granite State, making it an intriguing read for those fascinated by the supernatural and historical intrigue.
"Young dandy Fletcher Ralston's privileged life of education and ease in the East comes to an abrupt end when he's summoned to the dried-up Wyoming town of Promise to inherit a run-down bordello and a lifetime of debts. The old woman he's known only via correspondence as his "aunt" is in truth the madam of the brothel. After their meeting, she is found with her throat slit, and Fletcher is suspect number one. But the old lady's paramour, crusty Gunnar Tibbs, believes in his innocence and sets about mentoring the tenderfoot. Fletcher is a quick study with the revolver, and the unlikely pair set out to clear Fletcher's name and track down the real killer. What they don't know is that someone is stalking them in Skin Varney, the notorious, unsavory brute his father double-crossed years before. Fletcher Ralston has to learn the ways of the West, and fast. Or he'll die with his spats on"--
