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Dust to Dussst
by Gary Kadlec
A murderer without conscience finds his just desserts out in the desert.
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The Road to Silver Prairie
by Samuel Kennedy
New Mexico Territory. Stolen gold. A mysterious gang of Confederate soldiers turned bandits.
A Colorado lawman headed to a wild town. Passengers on the stagecoach simply want to reach their destination
safely. But danger lurks in unexpected places on the road to Silver Prairie.
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Hiram Settles Down
by D.J. Platt
After forty years of wandering in the west and acquiring a variety of skills, Hiram has decided
to settle down. But now some of the less-genteel talents he has may be required to safeguard his new home.
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Passing through Ogallala
by Jim Seals
Hank Lockwood is an old gunhand from the North in need of a horse. Leslie Childs, Jr., is a green,
Southern cowhand fresh from his first cattle drive. Their paths collide outside the general store.
Will the young man benefit from the elder's experience-or have to learn for himself?
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The Meadow of the Hawk
by Randal Schmidt
After being abandoned by an erstwhile companion, Union army deserter Ollie Ingram wanders through
Kansas. When he comes upon an Indian pony left unattended in a meadow, out of pure meanness he
decides to ambush the unseen rider. But Providence may have other ideas in store for Ollie.
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Clear Creek Bounty, Part 3 of 3
by Benjamin Thomas
Leland Gordon and his granddaughter "Charlie" make for an unlikely pair of bounty
hunters. To bring in the murderous Frank Padgett and his gang, they'll need a smart plan.
Playing snake-oil salesmen in a mining camp? Hiring a notorious Pinkerton detective?
Whatever it takes!
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