Western Heritage Authors
Two Tons of Gold-Todhunter Ballard
Todhunter Ballard has written a great novel in 'Two Tons of Gold'. The plot centres around the efforts of Major Mark Dorne to eke revenge on the Bank of California by a daring five million dollar gold theft. His calling card, a silver coin, is a constant reminder to the Bank of their worthy adversary. Wells Fargo, and the Bank security men play 'protect the gold' chess with Dorne to an unexpected ending...
Max Brand-The Peril Trek
'The Peril Trek' is a great collection of three Brand tales originally printed in 1921, 1922, and 1934. The first tale, 'The Man Who Followed', plays on the classic theme of bitter enemies forging an alliance to help the heroine. The second, 'The Boy Who Found Christmas', represents the first appearance of this story in book form. Lew Maloney, the 12 year old hero of this tale, discovers something of value even he didn't know he had. In 'Peril Trek: A Reata Story', Brand writes the final episode of his Reata. Reata is drawn into a confrontation with Pop Dickerman to help a stranger with whom he feels kinship. As usual, the Brand style draws you in and spits you out, totally entertained.
The Devil's Roundup-Will Cook
The story of Will Cook and his literary career is sad. As a young man of 30, his first work was published, and by the time of his death in 1964, he had produced 60 short stories and novelettes, and 50 novels under various other names. John Ford even adapted one of his pieces in 1961. 'The Devil's Roundup' is comprised of five tales, 'The Barb Wire War', 'The Big Kill', 'The Range That Hell Forgot', 'The Devil's Roundup', and 'The Sherrif's Lady.' Each of the tales features the trademark Will Cook touch, 'compassion for his characters' who must be able to survive in a wild and violent land. His characters make mistakes, but his subtle artistry allows the reader to understand. A great collection of tales from a great writer.
Winter Shadows-Will Henry
Will Henry has had a long, illustrious writing career. From his five Spur awards for his intelligent, thoughtful literature, to his concern for accuracy in his work, he is a writer who will go down as one of the best. His newest book, 'Winter Shadows', contains two of his short pieces, 'Lapwai Winter', and 'Winter Shadows'. Both focus on the American Indian and their struggle for survival from both the weather and their own foes.
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