Bad Man's Gulch is the powerful story of a reformed gunman, Pedro Emmanuel Melendez, who drifts into the lawless mining town of Slosson's Gulch. But can he drift on when he meets up with Louise Berenger and her father, who have discovered gold and fallen prey to the desperate and predatory miners of the gulch.
A notorious outlaw shows up at the home of the storekeeper, Jefferson Peters. The Black Muldoon has a strange cargo, an infant boy that he wants to leave with Peters so that he can be raised by Peters and his wife as their son along with the two boys they already have. Young Jerry Peters, growing up, turns out to be exceptional at everything he tries, and as an adult manhunter it is Jerry who takes the trail to capture the Black Muldoon.
The Klondike Gold Rush of 1898 draws many folk to Alaska, each of them determined to find the motherlode and strike it rich. Joe Harney might not have the experience of some of the others, but is no less eager, and keeps his eyes open. One of the things he notices is the great wolf dog, Chinook, who is fiercely loyal to his owner - the surly, foul-tempered Andrew Steen. And when Joe saves Steen's life, the experienced prospector suggests they hitch their sleds together and make the journey as a pair. In the wilderness, they encounter Kate Winslow, travelling alone with her dog team. Her beauty and courage attract Joe like a moth to a flame. But Andrew seems to distrust her - and she is hiding secrets which could bring danger on the trio.
In the title story of this trio, the protagonist is always able to outwit even the deadliest of men, without the use of a gun, with a spinning crystal.
The title story in this Western trio is the tale of Bill Rafferty. Released from prison, he wants to dig up the loot he served time for before his partner is freed.
John Jones and his partner are hired to escort a group to a cursed hacienda in the middle of bandit country. The group are openly hostile to one of their own party and all have a variety of reasons for wanting him dead.
Three tales of the Old West When Speedy overhears a conversation between the outlaw Lynch brothers, planning a kidnapping and murder, he's determined to stop the crime before it occurs. The would-be killer is well-mounted, while Speedy has only a mule - but he may be able to succeed by outwitting him... A Yankee sharpshooter climbs into a tree above a Confederate trench and begins picking off the soldiers one by one: taking his time, and spotting the best men to kill. There must be a way to stop him... Ed Garver was known in his prize-fighting days as Kid Denver. Now his career in the ring is behind him, and he is back in the West on his old range. Les Burns, his one-time adversary, is now a successful attorney - and has a job for him.
Jargan is a gambler who winters in the town of Big Horn, until he saves the life of Don Jose Cordoba. Soon he finds himself on a boat sailing for Buenos Aires, where he encounters men with malignant purposes and a brutal love of cruelty.
Young Jimmie Curry's father is killed unjustly by an enraged mob. He shoots two pursuers and assumes they are dead, and in desperation becomes an outlaw, the Red Devil. Spoiled Charlie Mark has left home to seek thrills and easy money. He vows to find the Red Devil and discover why he is so merciful and so particular about his victims.
The day Jingo rode into Tower Creek, the town was celebrating its anniversary with a high-stakes poker game. So far, Wally Rankin was holding the most chips. But it didn't take long for Jingo to figure out Rankin was cheating. He'd only need a few well-placed bullets to reveal his treachery.
A logger is troubled by the mysterious ring that he inherits, a man braves the dangerous role of deputy sheriff, and a daunting task is hampered when the hero's horse is stolen.
When the giant known as Cobalt offers the white wolf, Lightning Warrior, to Sylvia Baird, he expects her hand in marriage. But Sylvia reneges on an earlier promise and takes flight.
Ex-Texas Ranger, Silas Durfee, is tasked with keeping young Henry Vincent out of trouble in exchange for cattle lands of his own. But Henry already knows how to look after himself.
In order to keep his sister’s husband out of jail, Jack Trainor agrees to ride out on the getaway horse, drawing suspicion onto himself. But eluding the posse that follows him is harder than he thought and he was not prepared to survive a Canadian winter. Jack is rescued by a trapper and the two become friends but the situation puts Jack in unexpected difficulty.
Some people think he's good for nothing but charming the ladies, that he has the soul of a demon and the cunning of a cougar. What Speedy doesn't have is a last name. He's never stayed in a single place long enough to need one. With a new disguise every week, he can be a tough man to track. Yet danger never seems to have trouble finding him.
This audiobook contains two of legendary Western author Max Brand's short novels for your listening pleasure. The Valley of Jewels: Doc Willis, despite the nickname, is just an unemployed cowboy in Daggett Valley, a place that holds many secrets from the past--including a now-deserted mining camp. When Buck Logan lures Willis to the camp with the promise of great riches, Doc doesn't even suspect he is about to play a part in a most subtle feat of deception. William Daggett, the man who first discovered gold in the valley, is now a half-witted old man whom they will con into believing that he is reliving his past--for Buck Logan believes this man can lead them to a hidden cache of jewels worth a fortune. Rodeo Ranch: Rodeo Ranch has earned its name from the rodeo that the wealthy, aged Ramon Alvarez sponsors there. An attempt has been made on Alvarez's life, and Alvarez believes his would-be killer is a member of a secret league bent on his destruction. He approaches Duds Kobbe, winner of the rodeo's shooting competition, and offers him a job as a personal bodyguard, promising a fabulous reward for doing the job. The only catch is that, while employed, Kobbe cannot leave the Alvarez estate. What Kobbe doesn't realize is that he will be just as much a target as Alvarez.
