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Shotgun: Two Complete Novels
by Elmer KeltonRancher Blair Bishop of Two Forks, Texas, has too many enemies . . . and they are closing in on him. Macy Modock, whom Bishop sent to prison ten years ago, is out of the hoosegow. Modock is returning to Two Forks along with his sidekick, who is known to be a mean gunman. Also arrayed against Bishop is rival cowman Clarence Cass, who is running his animals on Bishop's land.Complicating matters, Cass's daughter, Jessie, and Bishop's son, Allan, are in love.Macy Modock, determined to get even with the man who sent him to prison, schemes with Cass to ruin Bishop. The black-hearted pair lay claim to untitled lands Bishop uses to graze his cattle – a plan that leads to a deadly confrontation in which two men will die.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Show Me a Hero: Surprise Baby, Second Chance / Show Me A Hero (American Heroes)
by Allison LeighShe’s not just another fan.She’s here on baby business.When small-town cop Ali Templeton shows up at Grant Cooper’s door claiming he’s the uncle of an abandoned baby, the air force veteran turned famous thriller writer is shocked. By the news…and by their instant, irritating attraction. Grant moved to Weaver for peace and quiet, not whirlwind romance. Now it’s time to step up and be a hero—for the child’s sake and his own.
Show the Colors
by Luke ShortFive of the fourteen soldiers would survive either by raw courage or blind luck. One of them was a traitor who had sold the Indians stolen Winchester rifles. Now Breed faced a court-martial that could put him in front of a firing squad, unless he rode hell-for-leather to freedom and the woman who could prove his innocence.
Showdown
by Louis L’amour Traber BurnsRock Bannon, wounded in an Indian attack, is rescued by a wagon train heading to Oregon. He has fully recovered when the train pulls into a fort to stock up on supplies. It is there that the leaders of the train meet Morton Harper, a smooth-talking man who persuades them to take an easier trail that will allow them to escape an attack by Indians. Bannon knows that there will be no escape from attack on that route and that it will lead the train directly onto Hardy Bishop’s vast ranching domain. Either way, and probably both, it will mean war—a war the pioneers will undoubtedly lose.Showdown first appeared in Giant Western (Winter, 1948). Louis L’Amour subsequently reworked and expanded this story into The Tall Stranger, published as an original paperback in 1957. The expanded story was filmed as The Tall Stranger (Allied Artists, 1957) directed by Thomas Carr and starring Joel McCrea and Virginia Mayo.
Showdown (Slocum #263)
by Jake LoganA trio of lowlife gunslingers is terrorizing Austin and the sheriff is powerless to stop them. It's up to Slocum to let them know that three's a crowd.
Showdown (The Last Gunfighter #5)
by William W. JohnstoneTHE GREATEST WESTERN WRITERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY New York Times bestselling author William W. Johnstone continues his masterful western storytelling tradition with The Last Gunfighter--a boldly authentic series of the American West . . . Showdown Frank Morgan has drifted down to Idaho after a wild range war in Montana, and his fame as a gunfighter is traveling fast and far ahead of him. With his face on the covers of newspapers and dozens of dime novels, he's got nowhere left to hide. Because gunning down a legend like Frank has become more than an obsession to some men--it's a high stakes sport. Now, bankrolled by rich and powerful men from the East, a dozen highly-skilled killers have finally gotten what they wanted: the elusive Frank Morgan in their sights. But Morgan is deadliest when he's cornered--and he'll be damned if he dies for any man's greed.
Showdown City: A Novel
by Todd BergerFrom It’s A Disaster screenwriter Todd Berger comes “...a smart, witty, absurdist Western for the discerning reader.” (Amber Benson, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) "Wow. This is a cracker of a story."—David Cross, co-creator of Mr. Show and actor, Arrested Development Just because you’re off the grid doesn’t mean you’re not a target. In this fiercely inventive novel of suspense and satire, Westworld by way of Django Unchained, a down-on-his-luck helicopter pilot named Huey Palmer finds himself hired by a small cadre of treasure hunters who set out into the Nevada desert to find a gun. It’s not just any gun that eccentric billionaire Ernie Swords wants, it’s a long-lost antique, one with a story worth a fortune, and Swords has the money and the means to get it. Where Huey and his cohorts soon find themselves, however, is stranded far from civilization in a forgotten town dubbed Showdown City, where the infamous gun is one of hundreds readily available for the townsfolk to settle any and all disputes. After living in isolation for over a hundred years, the town has morphed into a warped, lawless community overseen by a delusional tyrant and his quick-draw henchman—and they do not take kindly to strangers. Huey is the one who got them into this mess in Showdown City, and now, with the unlikeliest help, he has a plan to shoot their way out. "Wow. This is a cracker of a story. In fact I am now awaiting the sequel with baited breath (sorry, just ate some nightcrawlers as part of a bet I lost. What's that? It's bated breath? Oh, never mind then)."—David Cross, co-creator of Mr. Show and actor, Arrested Development “Showdown City is a fast-talking slip n’ slide of a ride that grabs you by the balls and doesn’t let go—each page dragging you further into a bizarre-o world full of oddball characters and even odder situations. It’s a smart, witty, absurdist Western for the discerning reader.”—Amber Benson, Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Showdown at Buffalo Jump
by Gary D. SveeAfter sending for a mail-order bride, a rancher struggles to win her loveMax Bass fidgets as he scans the horizon for the stagecoach. His mail-order bride from back east is on that stage, but he feels no joy at the prospect of meeting her. A wannabe rancher, Max exaggerated his financial standing when he advertised for a wife; he fears that she will be disappointed or even angry, but he has no idea what he is actually in for.Catherine O&’Dowd has long dreamed of being a lady, and she expects Max to make one of her. But instead of the riches Max described, she finds a hardscrabble bit of prairie that demands every drop of sweat the two of them have to give. A crooked banker wants to steal Max&’s land, and the weather threatens to forever erase any hope he has of raising cattle. But the most powerful force of nature in Montana is Max&’s new wife. If he is not careful, she will bring him down, and take the entire state with her.Originally published as Incident at Pishkin Creek.
Showdown at Buffalo Jump
by Gary D. SveeAfter sending for a mail-order bride, a rancher struggles to win her loveMax Bass fidgets as he scans the horizon for the stagecoach. His mail-order bride from back east is on that stage, but he feels no joy at the prospect of meeting her. A wannabe rancher, Max exaggerated his financial standing when he advertised for a wife; he fears that she will be disappointed or even angry, but he has no idea what he is actually in for.Catherine O&’Dowd has long dreamed of being a lady, and she expects Max to make one of her. But instead of the riches Max described, she finds a hardscrabble bit of prairie that demands every drop of sweat the two of them have to give. A crooked banker wants to steal Max&’s land, and the weather threatens to forever erase any hope he has of raising cattle. But the most powerful force of nature in Montana is Max&’s new wife. If he is not careful, she will bring him down, and take the entire state with her.Originally published as Incident at Pishkin Creek.
Showdown at Gun Hill
by Ralph CottonFrom the USA Today bestselling author of Scalpers comes a tale of gunslinging adventure in the Old West.Arizona Territory Ranger Sam Burrack is sent to retrieve the sheriff of Big Silver, Arizona, and escort him to Yuma. Sheriff Sheppard Stone once saved the life of Territory Judge Albert Long, but the judge has heard stories of Stone turning into a reckless drunk--stories that are confirmed when Burrack rides into town.Holed up in his office on a days-long whiskey bender, Stone has been terrifying the townsfolk and firing bullets into the street. Getting him sober is no easy task, but once they hit the trail, Burrack learns of the sheriff's deadly enemies, which is sobering news indeed. As Stone dries out, Burrack begins to see the man he used to be. The only question is whether Stone will live long enough to be that man again.
Showdown at Guyamas (Spectros #1)
by Paul LedererIn the thrilling first installment in this genre-busting series, Spectros journeys to Mexican mining country to confront the conjurer who kidnapped his bride A narrow carriage rumbles through the treacherous mountains of Sonora. Inside, surrounded by countless books and pieces of scientific equipment, rides Dr. Spectros—the most brilliant magician of the Old West. For years, he has pursued the fiendish sorcerer Blackschuster, who long ago stole the only woman the doctor ever loved. Spectros has now chased his nemesis to Mexico, where he discovers a town just as rotten as the conjurer who hides there. Blackschuster has come in search of the silver he requires to keep the bride of Spectros trapped in eternal sleep. With the help of his associates, the gunslinger Ray Featherskill, the knife expert Inkada, and the hulking bruiser Montak, Spectros corners his enemy, but defeating him will take a magic more powerful than any the world has ever seen.
Showdown at Hole-In-the -Wall
by Ralph CottonOnly one walks away. . . BR> Arizona Ranger Sam Burrack has spent the winter healing up after being shot in the back. Now he's going to meet Memphis Beck, a member of the notorious Hole-in-the-Wall gang-and the man who saved his life. Beck's been holding onto Burrack's horse as a favor, and now it's time to collect his stallion. But another man has his own interest in Hole-in-the-Wall-a twisted, cold-blooded assassin known as "the Dutchman. " And the lawman and the lawless will find their fates intertwined in a pitched battle that neither may survive. . .
Showdown at Shadow Junction
by Joanna WayneFAILURE ISN'T AN OPTION FOR THIS NAVY SEAL IN JOANNA WAYNE'S LATEST BIG "D" DADS: THE DALTONS NOVEL When Jade Dalton escapes a ruthless kidnapper on the trail of a multimillion-dollar necklace, she flees to the one place no one will find her: her estranged father's Texas ranch. Booker Knox is also on his way to Dry Gulch. After a potentially dangerous situation thrusts her into his arms, the navy SEAL appoints himself Jade's personal bodyguard. It isn't every day Booker finds himself being kissed by a gorgeous stranger. Except Jade's a fugitive from justice who's also being hunted by a determined killer. Now Booker will do whatever it takes to protect the beautiful big-city event planner. Failure isn't an option. Neither is walking away when this is all over.
Showdown at Shiloh (Slocum #248)
by Jake LoganThe Ketchem Gang was having fun looting the local bank...until Slocum showed up and sent their sorry souls to jail. Now he's the local hero. But once the bedlam boys break free, they'll want him to pay. Slocum knows the Ketchems are the only ones who are going to pay -- in blood...
Showdown at Two-Bit Creek (Buck Fletcher #1)
by Ralph Compton Joseph A. WestInfamous shootist Buck Fletcher befriends a female victim of a range war and finds himself threatened by one side, courted by the other.
Showdown at Yellow Butte
by Louis L'AmourTom Kedrick earned his stripes during the Civil War, fought Apaches, and even soldiered overseas. But in the high desert country of New Mexico, the battle-hardened Kedrick is entangled in a different kind of war, fueled by greed and deception. Hired by Alton Burwick to drive a pack of renegades and outlaws off the government land recently set aside for an Indian reservation, Kedrick begins to notice that things are not as they seem. As his suspicions grow, he realizes that he may be fighting on the wrong side of a land swindle. Disillusioned and outraged, Kedrick must take action against the very people who hired him-or be forced to witness the bloody massacre of innocent men and women.From the Paperback edition.
Showdown with the Sheriff
by Tyler Anne SnellDo or die for the lawmanLast Stand Sheriff Haunted by an unsolved case involving his family, Sheriff Declan Nash had hoped his recent vacation would help clear his head. And it worked. But just as his family&’s abductor steps out of the shadows, Remi Hudson, a woman from his past, reveals he&’s going to be a dad. Now, as Remi becomes the target of repeated attacks, Declan will do anything to keep her and their unborn baby safe.Small-Town Face-Off Sheriff Billy Reed could never forget Mara Copeland, the woman who left without a goodbye. Now she&’s back with criminals on her trail and a child in her arms. His child. He&’ll do anything to protect their daughter, but will love be reason enough to forgive Mara and bring their family back together? Previously published as Last Stand Sheriff and Small-Town Face-Off
Showdown: Confronting Modern America in the Western Film
by John H. LenihanThe author examines modern American culture through the lens of the Hollywood western.
Showdown: The Time Trap Series - Book Two (Time Trap #2)
by Deborah ChesterAn Old West adventure in the time travel series from the &“masterful&” national bestselling author of Lucasfilm&’s Alien Chronicles (Extrapolations). Unable to return to the twenty-sixth century, historian and time traveler Noel Kedran struggles to repair the sabotage that keeps him ensnared in time&’s web. His evil twin Leon, created by the anomaly, works just as hard to prevent Noel from escaping the trap. Each attempt to go home lands Noel and Leon in a different era. Now, they&’re in the New Mexico territory in the year 1887—a harsh desert land plagued by lawless bandit raids, border wars, and fierce Apaches. Although determined to preserve the fabric of history, Noel soon finds himself involved with the perils facing a ranching family. The ranch has been burned and a young girl abducted. If Noel can&’t find a way to rescue her, the altered time stream will change the future forever. That&’s exactly what Leon is hoping for. Which means that sooner or later, the two of them must have a showdown. &“Chester is a world class fantasist.&” —The Best Reviews
Shying Away (Shying Away and New Tricks #2)
by Kate SherwoodQuinn Donahue will do anyone once, so when Aaron Miller spots Quinn making his moves in a Vancouver gay bar, Aaron thinks he's found just the guy to relieve him of his unwanted virginity. Quinn, however, has apparently decided to make an exception to his usual open-bed policy. He may be an unrepentant connoisseur of one-night stands, but he's not going to disappoint a sweet kid like Aaron by giving him a hot night and then leaving while the sheets are still warm. After Quinn takes a job at Aaron's family horse farm, Aaron spots both the demons and the decency that drive Quinn's frequent brush-offs, and it makes Aaron want him even more. But Quinn is determined that Aaron won't go home with a man who doesn't deserve him, so he starts sending likely candidates Aaron's way. It takes a grim act of sacrifice for Aaron to realize exactly why Quinn's been so skittish, and he'll have to keep a firm grip on the man of his dreams to keep Quinn from shying away.
Si Debiera Morir
by Harlan Hague"Si Debiera Morir". Es una historia ambientada en Nuevo México en 1847 y en el oeste de Texas en 2016. Esta es una historia sobre la búsqueda de un antiguo vaquero de Texas de uno de sus antepasados, un joven soldado estadounidense durante la guerra con México. John Henry se unió al Ejército del Oeste para ondear la bandera y luchar por su país. Cuando el ejército entró en Santa Fe, el mundo de John Henry se puso al revés. En Santa Fe, conoció a Morita y se enamoró. Sus amigos se convirtieron en sus amigos. John Henry no encontró enemigos en Santa Fe, y comenzó a preguntarse si podría apoyar esta guerra injusta contra una nación que no había perjudicado a su país. Esta es una historia de amor ambientada en la primera oposición generalizada a la guerra en la historia de los Estados Unidos. "Si Debiera Morir", es la continuación de la historia iniciada en mi libro, "Santa Fe mi casa". Disponible en versión impresa y libro electrónico en Amazon. El libro impreso está disponible para ordernarlo desde cualquier librería. Apoye su librería local. --Co-ganador del premio de oro del 2018 Will Rogers Medallion Award - Finalista, 2018 New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards --Finalista, Jameson Book Award .
Sidewinder
by Jory ShermanCattle rancher Brad Storm was tracking one of his herd when fate set him within striking distance of a rattlesnake. Bitten and poisoned, he sent the serpent to meet its Maker but then lost consciousness. Saved by a Hopi medicine who believes Brad has inherited the spirit of the snake, he is given a new name -- Sidewinder. Brad doesn't believe in spirits, but when rustlers torch his ranch, steal his cattle, and kidnap his wife, Brad embraces his new identity.
Sidewinders # 4: Mankiller, Colorado (Sidewinders #4)
by William W. Johnstone J. A. JohnstoneFamed for The Last Gunfighter and Mountain Man sagas, master storyteller William W. Johnston joins forces with J.A. Johnstone to let loose a pair of the most unforgettable, trouble-prone, hard-fighting cowboys the West has ever known--who are about to step in the biggest hornet's nest in Colorado Territory. . .A Good Name--For A Very Bad TownBo Creel and Scratch Morton have a lot of experience with the law: they've been breaking it most of their lives. But now the drifters are down to their last dime, and they accept the best job they can get in a boomtown called Mankiller. Their boss is a drunken sheriff named Biscuits O'Brien. Their tin stars are mighty pretty. And they start to take their new job seriously--until they're standing between a cunning clan of killers and the town's cowering citizens--with the killers outnumbering the cowerers. The only hope for a besieged town, Bo and Scratch now have a chance to become real heroes--that is, if they don't get their heads blown off the minute they stick their snoots out of the door.
Sidewinders #1 (Sidewinders #1)
by William W. Johnstone J. A. JohnstoneIn frontier literature, the name "Johnstone" means big, hard-hitting Western adventure told at a breakneck pace. Now, the bestselling authors kick off a rollicking, dramatic new series--with the first novel about a pair of not-quite-over-the-hill drifters winding their way across the American west--mostly on the right side of the law. . .but sometimes, if the situation calls for it, on the wrong side. . . Meet Scratch Morton and Bo Creel, two amiable drifters and old pals. Veterans of cowboying, cattle drives, drunken brawls, and a couple of shoot-outs, Scratch and Bo are mostly honest and don't go looking for trouble--it's usually there when they wake up in the morning. Now, in remote Arizona Territory, they're caught up in a battle between two stagecoach lines. The owner of one, a beautiful widow, has gotten both Scratch and Bo hot and bothered--each trying to impress her as they fend off the opposing stage line trying to destroy her. But nothing is what it seems in this fight, and two tough sidewinders are riding straight into a trap.
Sidewinders #2: Massacre At Whiskey Flats (Sidewinders #2)
by William W. Johnstone J. A. JohnstoneFrom William W. Johnstone, bestselling author of Blood Bond, Mountain Man, and The Last Gunfighter, and J.A. Johnstone, comes Sidewinders, a double-barreled dose of action, featuring two of the unlikeliest western heroes to ever cross the American frontier. Sidewinders Don't Look For Trouble--It Usually Finds Them In the west, there's always work for the kind of men willing to get their hands dirty--from rounding stray cattle to stringing barbed wire. Bo Creel and Scratch Morton are just such men. Now they've been hired for the one job they've never tried: wearing badges--in a little stain of a town called Whiskey Flats. What Bo and Scratch don't know is that a gang of outlaws is bent on burning down the town the Sidewinders have been hired to protect. With only a passing acquaintance of the law, a keen sense of self-preservation, and a range-war gathering round them, Bo and Scratch need a good plan or it's a one-way ticket to Boot Hill. They'll also need a little luck, a whole mess of bullets, and the courage to stand tall--and shoot true. . .