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After the guns of Manassas fell silent, the opposing armies grappled for position wondering what would come next. Popular history has us believe that daily briefings reported something along the lines of “All quiet along the Potomac.” Reality was altogether different. In fact, the fall and early winter of 1861 was a hotbed of activity that culminated in the December combat at Dranesville. The Union victory—sorely needed after the string of defeats at Bull Run, Wilson’s Creek, and Ball’s Bluff—was small when measured against what was to come; it also helped shape the bloody years to follow.

Sheriff Seth Reed believes in justice and seeks vengeance on the lawless folks who dare corrupt tranquil Ruby Creek. But when the mayor mysteriously dies and Sherman takes over, corruption begins, especially when a mysterious gunslinger comes to town. As the mysterious stranger disrupts the town, a body of a young woman is discovered. As Seth tries to unravel the mystery, he becomes the next target. When Sherman's wife desperately begs Seth for help, Seth realizes that peaceful Ruby Creek life is all a sham, and no one can be trusted.

Sixteen years ago, Ben Moss was sheriff in his Texas town and in love with a woman, Cassie, who married his best friend. When a gang of bloodthirsty outlaws kills his best friend, Ben seeks revenge on the deadly gang. But after an indiscretion leaves Ben wracked with guilt, he leaves Texas abruptly, settling in New Mexico.

3 complete classic western stories full of action and adventure, mystery, intrigue and Old West showdowns as the lawmen seek justice for the wrongs down by outlaws. The collection includes: Brad’s Avengement Shane’s Retaliation Jacob's Judgement

Bounty hunter Abe Bass vows revenge on the men who attacked his mother and destroyed his life. He's been tracking outlaw Cleve Tolle for a year, arriving in Colorado in search of the mother he hasn't seen in many years. But Abe soon learns the deadly secrets of the outlaws, who plan to destroy the town and take over the mines. When Abe finds Cleve, the bloodbath begins. But Abe soon finds that he and Cleve have deadly secrets in common, unraveling mysteries and heartache for both men.

Marshal Drew Malone seeks justice on an outlaw gang preying on ranchers driving cattle up the Western Cattle Trail. Malone and ranchers Charlie, Henry, and Paul, along with Charlie's daughter, Anna, devise a plan to stop the outlaws. The difficult journey is wrought with harsh elements, attacks out of nowhere, and serious injuries to the ranchers. As Malone devises a plan to end the gang's maliciousness for good, he becomes intrigued with Anna. When the outlaw gang kidnaps her, Malone vows to do what he needs to do to bring her home safely and destroy the preying gang once and for all.

Clay Roth is an excellent marksman and a fierce vigilante. When a stagecoach is robbed heading to Virginia City and Clay's love interest, Elizabeth, is kidnapped, Clay takes it upon himself to find the gang that killed the driver, shot a passenger, and is holding Elizabeth for ransom.

When you’re running from an interstellar crime lord, what better place could you find to hide than a maximum-security prison orbiting a black hole? With her cover blown and Turpin threatening to take apart her life - one friend or former lover at a time - Emily is forced to escape prison and race across space in the company of a mercenary who thinks a bullet will solve every problem. Adding a psychopath and a cypher to her motley crew wasn’t the best plan she ever made, but desperation forces hard choices.

Marshal Shane Nash vows revenge on the men who killed his wife and son, and Rosa, the woman who betrayed him, leaving him for dead in a cold ravine years ago. Shane arrives in Santa Fe, to a corrupt town that leads him into the hands of the outlaws he has tracked for years. When suspicion about the new stranger in town grows after two bodies are discovered, Shane must devise a plan to rid the town of evil before his life is destroyed.

Sheriff Blake Jones arrives in South Dakota to a rough mining town full of lawlessness, taking over for Sheriff Jim, who is killed under mysterious circumstances. As Blake vows retribution for Jim's death, he's summoned to a meeting by Rupert, the man who runs the town using scare tactics and threats, at his house. Blake's suspicions are aroused as he talks to Rupert, and Blake is shocked to see the woman who broke his heart, Nola, now married to Rupert. As Blake investigates Jim's death, he's warned to back off before it's too late.

Bounty hunter Jacob Brock lives for seeking justice on corrupt outlaws. After bringing down a notorious outlaw in Wyoming, he finds a deadly challenge when he arrives in South Dakota. As prospectors in the town are found dead, Jacob uncovers a plot that hits close to home.

Amelia Gardner is a new graduate for the police academy and for the past year, life has been good. Really good. However, when Amelia and Charlie begin to receive cards again in the same MO of Shadow they begin to realize the game isn’t quite over yet. It soon becomes apparent that Shadow intends to finish what he started.

The hunt for the remaining killers is on. But with no new leads and no new information, Amelia, Nathan, and Charlie end up taking different avenues. And with Heather taunting the FBI, it seems they are up against the odds. They are playing a game that everyone wants to win. It's simply a matter of who cracks the case first, and who will be crowned the winner, at the end of it all.

Marshal Brad Reese is in Montana after receiving word that his mother is ill, arriving from Nevada where he brought down a notorious gunslinger. Reuniting with his friend, Sheriff Clark, soon leads Brad into a downward spiral of lies and deceit. The new deputy sheriff is shaking things up, and a mysterious murder turns Brad's world upside down. Too late, he's thrust into the evil that has invaded Miles City, and he doesn't have long to right the wrongs that have taken hold of the people in his beloved Miles City.

Daniel is pretentious—he even acknowledges this himself. Although he's an intelligent student, he's too smart for his own good. He believes he's better than a university degree but lacks the self-discipline and maturity to really succeed as a playwright. This is highlighted when he has to work with the sister of his former best friend to bring one of his scripts to life, a script that breathes more truth than fiction. This one performance is the difference between a pass and a fail.

Bounty Hunter Matt Carter is hot on the trail of Carl Monroe and his gang. Monroe has a big bounty on his head, and Matt intends to collect it. Unaware that someone from his past is on his trail, Matt escorts two prospectors, and a boy and his cousin, to Raton Pass.

Harry Evans, who never thought he'd realize his dream of becoming a published author, is unexpectedly divorced at nearly thirty and back in his parents' house. His literary success does little to heal his shattered heart and self-worth. An accidental meeting with the attractive and charming librarian, Adrian Marco, culminates in a night of memorable and intense passion. Despite their intentions for a casual fling, neither can ignore the spark that remains after ten years apart.

Marshal Jack Branson rides into Pueblo, hot on the trail of Caleb Risley and his gang. Risley's gang has kidnapped a wealthy businessman's daughter, Sally, and Branson's job is to bring her back alive. Risley's men lay traps to stop Branson on his ride from Pueblo to Cherry Creek. When Branson finds an ally in Cherry Creek, the two men form a united front, arriving at Risley's hideout and planning a surprise night attack. The only thoughts in Branson's mind are getting Sally safely home, and taking down Risley and his gang of thugs forever.

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Join four of today's best horror authors as they take you on a journey through dark lands and evil minds: An unfortunate prostitute joins a freak show to get away from her sordid past only to find that death follows her everywhere. A cooking show host is targeted by a jealous chef who wields a sharp blade and a supernatural grudge. A family man is given a choice by a deadly stranger to decide between love or survival. A former lover enlists the help of a shaman to find his kidnapped girlfriend in a land of mystical demons and gods.