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Patrick Dearen Boeken

    Patrick Dearen is een gevierd auteur die zich diep verdiept in de geschiedenis en cultuur van West-Texas, met name het grensleven en de verhalen van de Pecos- en Devils-rivieren. Door zijn veertien romans en tien non-fictie werken brengt hij authentieke cowboy-ervaringen tot leven en onderzoekt hij de complexe relaties tussen mensen en het land. Zijn schrijven wordt gekenmerkt door nauwgezet onderzoek en een passie voor het behoud van vervagende tradities en verhalen.

    The End of Nowhere
    Haunted Border

    • Haunted Border

      • 221bladzijden
      • 8 uur lezen

      2022 WINNER, ELMER KELTON AWARD, West Texas Historical Association"In 1870, Jake Graves faced a choice: let Comanches carry off his sister, or shoot her. Unwilling to fire, he has been tortured for decades by the brutal end that he could have spared her. The incident bred in him a hatred for Indians that persists to this day in 1917 on an isolated ranch on the Texas-Mexico border. Now Jake learns that his daughter Dru wants to marry Apache foreman Nub DeJarnett. Even before Jake can process the news, Mexican bandits kidnap Dru and her cousin Ruthie. The bandit leader may be a tlehuelpuchi, a shape-shifting agent of evil who needs the women's blood to survive. Through a mysterious desert, Jake and Nub must give chase in this novel based on actual events"--

      Haunted Border
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    • The End of Nowhere

      • 228bladzijden
      • 8 uur lezen

      Recognized as a finalist for prestigious awards, this book delves into themes of conflict and resolution within a western setting. It showcases compelling characters navigating the complexities of their environment, emphasizing the struggle for peace and understanding. The narrative intertwines historical context with rich storytelling, making it a significant contribution to the genre. Its accolades highlight the quality and impact of the work in contemporary western fiction.

      The End of Nowhere