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When a hardened criminal kills guards and breaks out of prison, Steve Fraser, a lieutenant in the Texas Rangers, is tasked with bringing him to justice. From the bowels of a mine, deep underground, to the stone labyrinths of the mountains of Wyoming, Steve follows his quarry. But his chase requires him to befriend people who turn out to be wanted in another killing. How can he justify his actions with his innate sense of honesty, his new friends, and the bewitching woman he meets in their midst?

Two thrilling Western stories set in Arizona, in which strong and silent cowboys use their wits to overcome bullies while avoiding gunplay as much as possible. The first story, "Scalisi Claws Leather", is set in Arizona during the Prohibition era. The notorious Chicago gangster Pete Scalisi has come to the Bar BQ dude ranch to hide out for a while. In the title story, "Long Texan", Boone Sibley arrives in Tough Nut, Arizona, just in time to save a small child that wanders into the line of fire in a shootout, putting him on the wrong side of Whip Quinn and his gang.

Tangled Trails weaves a gripping Western detective mystery, where rancher Kirby Lane finds himself accused of his wealthy uncle’s murder. As a tangled web of suspects and motives unfolds, Kirby must fight to clear his name while uncovering the real killer. With a female bronco rider, hidden secrets, and a thrilling investigation, this classic whodunit blends Western grit with detective intrigue. Can justice be served, or will the trails stay tangled forever?

In Wyoming: A Story of the Outdoor West, a young woman defies expectations by taking charge of her inherited ranch. But the Wild West is no place for the faint-hearted—especially when notorious outlaw Ned Bannister enters the picture. Packed with stampedes, shootouts, and thrilling showdowns, this classic Western novel delivers action, adventure, and a bold heroine determined to forge her own path. Whether you're a fan of cowboy tales, frontier justice, or high-stakes drama, this gripping story is sure to keep you hooked.

This captures the spirit of the American west: It is a classic tale of heroism and romance, with a struggle to survive in a harsh and unforgiving environment. It has the breezy charm of “Cattleland,” as a young cowboy has a major task of saving his ranch from ruthless cattle rustlers. He has a romance as the fast-moving action makes its way through stampedes, shooting and bronc riding in the midst of the rugged and wild landscape of Wyoming.