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Anthologies

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Four award winning stories from The Traditional West, the biggest original Western anthology ever published! Winner of the Western Fictioneers' Peacemaker Award “The Sin of Eli” by Troy D. Smith, Winner of the Western Writers of America Spur for Short Fiction Award and nominated for the Peacemaker “The Death of Delgado” by Rod Miller, and nominated for the Peacemaker, “The Way of the West” by Larry Jay Martin, and “Panhandle Freight” by L. J. Washburn. The best in Western fiction!

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Welcome to Wolf Creek. Here you will find many of your favorite authors, working together as Ford Fargo to weave a complex and textured series of Old West adventures like no one has ever seen. Each author writes from the perspective of his or her own unique character, blended together into a single novel. In this volume: The brutal Danby gang paid dearly for their raid on Wolf Creek. But some of them escaped, and their new leader Clark Davis is hungry for revenge -on the town, and on the man that he believes betrayed the gang, Derrick McCain. Seminole scout Charley Blackfeather, meanwhile, wants his own revenge on Davis for his actions in the war...at the Centralia Massacre. Blood is going to flow...

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Six classic western short stories from six highly acclaimed western word slingers. Big Sam and Salazar by Johnny Gunn — The Way of the West by L.J. Martin — Trail’s End by John Nesbitt — The Infamous Bandit Queens by Gary McCarthy — The Gunfighter’s Gift by Vonn McKee — A Promise Broken, A Promise Kept by V.J. Rose

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Cover for Paul Bishop Presents...Pattern of Behavior: Ten Tales of Murder & Mayhem

EVERY STORY IS A GEM OF CRIME AND PUNISHMENT... Bestselling author and crime fiction expert, Paul Bishop brings together ten tales of murder and mayhem from the devious imaginations of both top crime writers and the genre’s rising stars. Filled with unforeseen twists and turns, these tales range from dark to deadly, each one designed to snatch your breath away. Includes Stories by Paul Bishop, Eric Beetner, Nicholas Cain, Ben Boulden, Brian Drake, Christine Mathews, Larry J. Martin, Richard Prosch, Robert Randisi, and Nikki Nelson-Hicks.

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Step into the saddle and embark on a journey through the untamed landscapes of the American West in Ridin’ with the Pack, a captivating anthology that pays homage to the enduring magic of Western fiction. From the enigmatic reflections of a down-and-out fella questioning the choices he’s made to an action-packed expedition in the wild expanses of the Old West, each story paints a vivid portrait of the American frontier’s enduring heart. Readers will navigate the steamy bayou as a determined young man faces unimaginable challenges to rescue a kidnapped friend, experience the seafaring odyssey of a man shanghaied on the eve of his wedding, encounter the convergence of past and present as a young bounty hunter meets his match, traverse a California hitchhiker’s fateful choices as they lead him to a dark and unpredictable highway, and join a Wyoming family in the aftermath of a banking system collapse as they fight for their land and heritage amid a new dimension of uncertainty. No matter the story, the spirit of the West is ever-present, each tale unfolding like a chapter in the grand narrative of the untamed frontier—where freedom, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of justice echo like the haunting melodies of a cowboy ballad. Penned by a cadre of masterful storytellers, both seasoned legends and promising newcomers, Ridin’ with the Pack is a testament to the timelessness of the Western narrative. Ridin’ with the Pack: A Western Short Story Collection features Western short stories by: New York Times Best-Selling Author W. Michael Gear Best-Selling Author Peter Brandvold Best-Selling Author B.N. Rundell Best-Selling Author L.J. Martin Best-Selling Author Ken Pratt Award-Winning Author John D. Nesbitt Award-Winning Author Chris Mullen

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