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Two-time Spur and Will Rogers Medallion Award-winning author Larry D. Sweazy returns with a bold, new adventure in his trigger-happy Western series, as U.S. Marshal Sam “Trusty” Dawson finds himself targeted for vengeance with his face on a wanted poster. Now he’s up against every cutthroat gunslinger willing to put a bullet through his badge for the bounty... Theodore Marberry is a grieving father. He groomed his daughter Jessica to take her rightful place among the wealthy families of St. Louis high society. Instead she married a common lawman whose tin star and sixgun made him worthy of her affection. She lost her life bringing his child into the world. Although bestowed with a beautiful granddaughter, Marberry is consumed with hate towards the baby’s father. U.S. Deputy Marshal Sam “Trusty” Dawson lives under a death sentence. His only crime was falling in love with a woman who saw more worth in his character than in his bank account. Now, every deadly manhunter, desperate bushwacker, and vicious outlaw throughout the Dakota Territory is looking to put the lawman six feet under to collect $1,000 in silver. But there aren’t enough guns or bullets to stop Trusty from rescuing his daughter—and bringing Marberry to justice…

"Josiah Wolfe quits the Texas Rangers and returns home to find himself in the middle of a family feud. The Langdons and the Halversons have been fighting over land as the townfolk fled after losing out on a railroad junction. Morris Langdon has vowed revenge on Josiah and the Texas Rangers for the hanging of his older brother. The Halverson family holds a grudge against Josiah for leaving with their young grandson. The Texas Rangers are called in to end the feud after the county sheriff is murdered. Josiah is accused of the killing. Will the Rangers help Josiah clear his name, or will they treat him like a cold-blooded killer? Or is the feud nothing more than a ploy by Morris Langdon to exact his revenge and gain control of Anderson County once and for all?"--

First in a brand new series from Spur Award-winning author Larry D. Sweazy, a lawman's grave mistake sends him gunning for justice against a gang of badmen whose violent trail of bloodshed ends at Lost Mountain Pass... Kosoma, Indian Territory. The outlaw Darby brothers have been sentenced to hang until dead. Witnessing the exectution are Amelia Darby, sister of the condemned men, as well as U.S. Deputy Marshal Sam "Trusty" Dawson and Judge Gordon Hadesworth. After justice is served, Trusty hits the trail, escorting the judge--and begrudgingly, Amelia--back to Oklahoma. Ambushed en route, the judge is murdered and Amelia vanishes, leaving Trusty to believe she led them into a trap for revenge.To find Amelia, Trusty will have to put his faith in Father Michael Darby, a fourth brother who gave up his criminal ways to take up the cloth and collar. Unwilling to let his sister continue to fall to the wicked evil that claimed the rest of his family, Michael joins the hunt for Amelia. But as their journey turns deadlier by the day, Trusty starts to doubt that Michael is truly on the righteous path...

The law and circumstances never leave Sonny Burton alone for long. As the Great Depression lingers, a circus arrives in Wellington, bringing suspicion of stolen cattle to feed the animals. With the local Texas Ranger office set to close, Sonny's son, Jesse, faces unemployment. Aldo Hernandez seeks Sonny's help regarding his cousin Rafael, who got into a fight that cost another man, Leo Dozier, his spot in the CCC. Aldo suspects the sheriff's involvement, prompting Sonny and Jesse to investigate. Their inquiry reveals corruption in their small town and exposes the bigotry and hate that lead to a series of brutal murders. Meanwhile, Edith Grantley, who has written several unanswered letters to Sonny, is encouraged by a boarder to drive five hundred miles north to confront him about their brief relationship. During her journey, she encounters a man intent on terrorizing her, leading to a harrowing game of survival. This forces Edith to reflect on her feelings for Sonny and whether they are worth the risk. As both Sonny and Edith reach out across the miles, they confront their fears and life-threatening situations in a world that seems determined to keep them apart.

"The Spoilt Quilt and Other Frontier Stories, edited by Hazel Rumney, features sixteen brand-new stories that will delight historical fiction fans. These stories capture the spirit of freedom and individualism in the evolving American frontier through the early 1900s and feature pioneering women of the West who face life-changing challenges in settings that are in stark contrast to civilized society. Ranging from high-action traditional Westerns to introspective historical dramas set in the American West, readers will discover previously untold stories about the strong women that shaped the iconic American West. In this anthology, you'll enjoy stories by New York Times bestselling and award-winning authors such as Sandra Dallas, Deborah Morgan, Charlotte Hinger, Larry D. Sweazy, Sharon Frame Gay, Matthew P. Mayo, Randi-Samuelson Brown, C. K. Crigger, W. Michael Farmer, Candace Simar, P. Grady Cox, Marcia Gaye, John D. Nesbitt, Patricia Stoltey, Paul Colt, Preston Lewis. The Spoilt Quilt and Other Frontier Stories is a great addition to your Western fiction library"--

In "Double Deceit," a man named Dunbar arrives in Temple Basin to assist an old rancher recovering from a broken leg. The rancher's granddaughter narrates the unfolding events as a murder and a disappearance reveal Dunbar's true mission: to track down a killer and deliver justice. In "Scarecrows," Tommy Stallings learns of trouble befalling his aunt and uncle in Texas. Along with his cousin Rusty, they travel from the New Mexico Territory to confront cattle rustlers who terrorize local ranchers. His Aunt Martha describes the rustlers as "scarecrows," due to the canvas bags they wear to conceal their identities. Teaming up with Bill Slaughter, an agent for the Stock-Raisers Association, they investigate the wave of crime. "Cold the Bitter Heart" explores the complexities of familial relationships, particularly through Catherine Baxter, who may be masking her true self behind a facade of innocence. Jake Summers, the investigator, must navigate a web of suspects, questioning whether he truly knows the truth. Lastly, in "Wind in His Face," Scrap Elliot, a veteran Texas Ranger, is on a vital courier mission when he unexpectedly encounters an old flame in Waco. After her husband dies suddenly, she vanishes, prompting Scrap to embark on a quest to find her and clear his name of any wrongdoing.

Kosoma, Indian Territory. The outlaw Darby brothers have been sentenced to hang until dead. Witnessing the execution are Amelia Darby, sister of the condemned men, as well as U. S. Deputy Marshal Sam "Trusty" Dawson and Judge Gordon Hadesworth. After justice is served, Trusty hits the trail, escorting the judge -- and begrudgingly, Amelia -- back to Oklahoma. Ambushed en route, the judge is murdered and Amelia vanishes, leaving Trusty to believe she led them into a trap for revenge.

""The Buffalo Trace" by Larry D. Sweazy. Hallie Mae Edson and her brother, Tom, join the newly formed Indiana Territorial Rangers. When another Ranger disappears, Hallie comes face to face with danger in a way she has never faced before. She not only hasto save the Ranger, but herself, with skills, will, and courage she didn't know she had. "Two Old Comanches" by Johnny D. Boggs Imprisoned in a dark, damp and inhospitable Army post in St. Augustine, Florida, an aging Comanche warrior and his sick, old best friend attempt a desperate escape and even more arduous trek back to their homeland. "Fire Mountain" by Michael Zimmer A ragtag crew of muleskinners hired to deliver a pack train of badly needed supplies to a high country community finds itself caughtbetween a mountain on fire above them and, behind them, a band of killers determined to prevent them from succeeding. With the flames closing in and lead starting to fly, their odds for survival are rapidly dwindling. But the killers hadn't counted on how mule-headed a muleskinner can be. "Bloodline" by Matthew P. Mayo One beating too many causes a kicked-cur, half-breed youth to flee the wrath of Bull Barr, his brute of a grandfather, who blames the boy for his ceaseless poor luck. But the relentless old man hunts the boy without mercy. He cannot let him live, for the boy knows too many family secrets"--

Two-time Spur and Will Rogers Medallion Award-winning author Larry D. Sweazy returns with a bold, new adventure in his trigger-happy Western series, as U.S. Marshal Sam "Trusty" Dawson finds himself targeted for vengeance with his face on a wanted poster. Now he's up against every cutthroat gunslinger willing to put a bullet through his badge for the bounty . . .