Friday 30 September 2011

Black Horse Westerns - September 2011


Comanchero Trail by Jack Dakota

When Dean Kittredge is taken on as a hired gun by the Rafter W, the owner's wilful granddaughter, Miss Trashy, is only the first of his worries. He soon finds himself up against the notorious El Serpiente and his gang of Comanchero gunmen. Jensen Crudace, the sinister land and cattle agent, is intent on using the Comancheros to gain control of the territory. Together, Kittredge and ranch foreman Tad Sherman are involved in a desperate quest to track El Serpiente to his hidden base in the heart of a distant mesa. Will they succeed in stopping the ruthless gunmen?


Ghost Ranch by C.J. Sommers

The deserted ranch that Trinity and Billy Raglan crossed was a dead land. Nothing remained of it except lost dreams and broken spirits. The question was why anyone as wealthy as Boss Clark would want to buy it. Especially now when the few cattle the grim land had supported were being herded away by the former owner, Polly Travers. Waterless and unfit for livestock, it had triggered a deadly war for ownership. Boss Clark wanted it to add to his huge spread. Polly's greedy son demanded it. And the killer and escaped convict Calvin Dancer wanted it enough to kill anyone who got in his way. All Trinity could do was fight the seemingly futile fight and keep digging the graves for the dead.


The Way Station by Owen G. Irons

But Cameron soon realises it is never that easy to leave trouble behind. A stagecoach arrives at the way station. On it is an outlaw smuggling fifty thousand in gold and a young woman named Becky Grant, who is on the run from a rejected suitor. On their trail is Sheriff Beaton, Becky's wide-eyed suitor and rival bandits in pursuit of treasure. Now, as a menacing dust storm gathers that threatens to keep them captive in the way station, Cameron Black knows he must use his guns once more.


Encounter at Salvation Creek by Paxton Johns

When rich young Englishman, Born Gallant, arrives in America after the death of his father, he goes first to see family friend William Pinkerton. The boss of the famous detective agency at once gives him an assignment: the head of the Kansas City office has been murdered, there has been an attempt on Pinkerton's life, and he wants to know why. From that day on, Gallant finds himself embroiled in a fight to the death against gunmen hired by warring cattlemen fighting against reorganisation of their industry. Helped by young trainee lawyer, Melody Lake, and newspaperman, Stick McCrae, Gallant's fight to bring the killers to justice takes him from Kansas City to the hell-hole of Salvation Creek. Will he prevail in the final, bloody showdown?


The Killing Time by Logan Winters

Tom Dyce, a peace-loving man at heart, is deputy marshal of Rincon and the right-hand man to Town Marshal Joe Adderly. Knowing a thing or two about wielding a gun, Tom is the man Joe trusts when real trouble arises. However, Aurora Tyne, the woman Tom loves is in real trouble: her new foreman has taken to rustling her beeves. To make matters worse it is rumoured that he is in fact the notorious bank robber, Vance Wynn. Now Tom heads for the Thibido country to come to Aurora's aid, not wishing to use his guns, but knowing that there always comes a killing time...


Siege at Hope Wells by Scott Connor

When the plague came to Hope Wells, it took the weak and healthy, young and old, good and bad. Within a week the town had become a living hell, but for differing reasons some men still wanted to go there. Marshal Lincoln Hawk and Nick Mitchell went in search of the outlaw Marvin Sewell. Correspondent Kyle Portman sought a story for his newspaper and Peter Campbell wanted to rescue his wife. The least welcome visitor was Ward Dixon, who saw an opportunity to profit from the developing tragedy. In a desperate time that brought out the best and the worst in humanity, these men become embroiled in a conflict where even the might of the gun won't guarantee survival.


Three Trails by Abe Dancer

From the moment their trails first met, Joe Striker, Will Fawcett and Emer Sparrow face danger and trouble. To avoid gun fights and corruption they decide to head east and cross the border into Arizona. But there's no safe haven, and with prices on their heads, they turn south to Mexico. When bounty hunters and Arizona Rangers eventually draw close, they decide to head separate ways. But Ralph Finn, the crooked sheriff of Muletown is made of dogged stuff and has a family score to settle. When the chase finally ends, it's not only their lives that are at stake.


The Last Mann by Hank J Kirby

Jubal Mann was the closest he’d ever been to realizing a long-held dream. With all his experience following the wild and dangerous cattle trails, from the Rio to Canada, he figured he could start a new breed of cattle: Longhorn Cross with imported Angus Red. Mann was convinced that the best of the hardy, self-sufficient Longhorn combined with the meat-bearing quality of the Angus would put top-notch steaks on the plates of a nation, and dollars in his pocket. However his past came back to haunt him: just as he had his dream within reach, killers moved in and he found himself with his back to the wall, and a smoking gun in each hand.

Thursday 29 September 2011

Three extracts from Ghosts of Bluewater Creek by Terry James


Josh sensed a shift in the atmosphere but kept his focus on his cards. Maybe if he ignored the obvious it wouldn’t turn into the inevitable.

But the drifter had other ideas. 'Josh McCabe! I knew I recognised you from someplace,' the stranger blurted out, seemingly unable to keep his animosity in check.

Josh slipped his hand to his gun obscured beneath the table. 'I don’t want any trouble,' he said without looking up from his cards.

'Well, you’re sure as hell getting some.'

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Tuesday 27 September 2011

Linford Westerns - September 2011


Trailing Wing by Abe Dancer

ISBN: 9781444807882
Large Print (Soft Cover) - 272 Pages
Published - 01-09-2011
Genre - Western
Price - £ 8.99

With the tough cattle drive from Colorado to Wyoming finally over, Jubal Lorde looked forward to buying some land and settling down in the peaceful town of Pitchfork...until someone stole his herd and killed his friend Billy. Suddenly, Jubal had a new reason for staying in town. Now he must pit himself against the tough, influential businessman Kingsley Post and his mercenary henchman, Grif Bartow...but will the desire for revenge prove worthwhile when it comes to the final showdown?


Across The Rio Grande by Edwin Derek

ISBN: 9781444807899
Large Print (Soft Cover) - 200 Pages
Published - 01-09-2011
Genre - Western
Price - £ 8.99

When Matt and his cousin Luke, a bounty hunter, are besieged by the Mexicalaros, they must fight their way to victory or die trying. Everyone fears the Mexicalaros: renegades, terrorizing ranches and settlements that border the banks of the Rio Grande. The cousins recruit help from both sides of the border, leading a counter-attack on the deadly Mexicalaros. Now Matt and Luke's hunt for the leader of the deadly gang will reveal just what the cousins are made of...


Apache Rifles by Ethan Flagg

ISBN: 9781444807905
Large Print (Soft Cover) - 240 Pages
Published - 01-09-2011
Genre - Western
Price - £ 8.99

Brick Shaftoe hurries to the town of Brass Neck in New Mexico after he receives an urgent cable from his brother. The Apache chief, Manganellis, is being supplied with guns to terrorize the smaller ranchers. Then he finds that his brother has met with a fatal accident and he believes that this is no coincidence. Brick vows to discover the truth about what has been going on in Brass Neck...no matter how rocky the road is along the way.


Between The Winds by M.M. Rowan

ISBN: 9781444807912
Large Print (Soft Cover) - 296 Pages
Published - 01-09-2011
Genre - Western
Price - £ 8.99

Kaid McEntyre hates his father with a vengeance and blames him for the life of drudgery the whole family has endured. Nevertheless, when his father is beaten half to death in Flat Stone Creek, Kaid decides that he deserves some kind of justice. Unfortunately, Kaid must fight for justice alone. Lawman Ned Gorman and local hero Walt Gertz are determined to see Jerem McEntyre dead. But Kaid decides that the time has come to find out why...


Prairie Wolves by Corba Sunman

ISBN: 9781444807929
Large Print (Soft Cover) - 272 Pages
Published - 01-09-2011
Genre - Western
Price - £ 8.99

When Bender County, Kansas, becomes the target of a callous gang of range thieves, deputy sheriff Brad Harper finds himself at the forefront of the action. Upon learning that his friend is missing, Harper rides out to his ranch to look for clues and finds the place ablaze. Harper's troubles do not end here, though, and much blood will be shed before justice is done.


The Killing Trail by Chuck Tyrell

ISBN: 9781444807936
Large Print (Soft Cover) - 240 Pages
Published - 01-09-2011
Genre - Western
Price - £ 8.99

The notorious Dylan brothers are riding high until they pick a fight with Jared Carter, a drifter, who leaves three of them dead in the street. The youngest remaining Dylan, Nat, vows to find Carter and avenge his brothers. And whilst realizing his quest for revenge is unjust, a principle of honor remains. Can Nat survive a gunfight with the man who single-handedly killed his three brothers, or will his sense of honor be his downfall?

Monday 26 September 2011

Bestsellers on Amazon - 26 September

1. The Black Horse Westerns: Collection No. 1 by Abe Dancer, Dean Edwards, Tyler Hatch and Scott Connor (1 Jan 2011) - Kindle e-book
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2. Riders from Hell by Lee Lejeune (30 May 2008)
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3. The Killer's Brand by Terrell L. Bowers (29 Aug 2008)
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4. The Ballad of Delta Rose by Jack Martin (29 Jul 2011)
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5. Blast to Oblivion by Chap O'Keefe (27 Feb 2009)
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6. Satan's Gun by Bill Williams (30 Mar 2007)
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7. The Tarnished Star by Jack Martin (30 Jun 2009)
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8. Drive to Redemption by Mike Deane (31 May 2011)
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9. Revenge for a Hanging by Richard Smith (29 Jul 2011)
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10. Kill Or Be Killed by Corba Sunman (31 Jul 2008)
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Friday 16 September 2011

Dales Westerns - September 2011


Incident At Elm Creek by Kyle Black

ISBN: 9781842628263
Large Print (Soft Cover) - 192 Pages
Published - 01-09-2011
Genre - Western
Price - £ 11.99

The Lomax brothers, Walt and Jed, lawmen in Elm Creek, find themselves in trouble when cattle mysteriously disappear from the Running W. Accusations bring neighbouring ranchers into conflict. With time running out before a range war brings a holocaust to Elm Creek, Walt and Jed are desperate to find the rustlers. Their probing takes them along some unlikely trails and eventually leads them to an unexpected incident at Elm Creek.



Hangmen's Trail by Jim Bowden

ISBN: 9781842628218
Large Print (Soft Cover) - 192 Pages
Published - 01-09-2011
Genre - Western
Price - £ 11.99

Cap Millet faces the hanging rope, branded a horse-thief by four men whom he has never seen before. Cut down in the nick of time, Cap swears to track down the would-be hangmen and discover the reason for the frame-up. The desire for revenge takes him to danger in outlaw territory from where the trail leads him to uncover a mystery which has its roots in an incident, eight years previously, in the war between the States. Guns blaze along the hangmen's trail as Cap hunts his men and comes face to face with the past.

Monday 12 September 2011

Bestsellers on Amazon - 12 September

1. Riders from Hell by Lee Lejeune (Hardcover - 30 May 2008)
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2. The Black Horse Westerns: Collection No. 1 by Abe Dancer, Dean Edwards, Tyler Hatch and Scott Connor (Kindle Edition - 1 Jan 2011)
Buy: £6.86

3. The Killer's Brand by Terrell L. Bowers (Hardcover - 29 Aug 2008)
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4. The Ballad of Delta Rose by Jack Martin (Hardcover - 29 Jul 2011)
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5. Blast to Oblivion by Chap O'Keefe (Hardcover - 27 Feb 2009)
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6. Satan's Gun by Bill Williams (Hardcover - 30 Mar 2007)
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7. Kill Or Be Killed by Corba Sunman (Hardcover - 31 Jul 2008)
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8. The Tarnished Star by Jack Martin (Hardcover - 30 Jun 2009)
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9. Revenge for a Hanging by Richard Smith (Hardcover - 29 Jul 2011)
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10. Drive to Redemption by Mike Deane (Hardcover - 31 May 2011)
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Friday 9 September 2011

An Extract from Echoes of a Dead Man by Terry James


‘Well, Jethro, you’ve served your time and paid your debt to society, so keep your nose clean and with luck you and I won’t see each other again.’ The craggy faced warden, a short man of wide stature and very little hair, pushed back his chair and stood up behind his cluttered desk. ‘Here’s the watch and the twenty-three dollars you had on you when you were brought in,’ he said, handing over a lumpy brown envelope. ‘The rest is the stage fare to get you back to Wagoner where you were sentenced.’

Without raising his gaze, Jethro Davies tore the package open and tipped the contents into his hand, glancing disdainfully at the money before shoving it into the pocket of his ill-fitting suit. Like him, the clothing had seen better days and a moth flew out as he withdrew his hand. He watched it flutter towards a ribbon of sunlight coming through a single dirty window, the only brightness in a room made dark by harsh rules, neglect and the same loathing that filled the tiny prison cells beyond its walls...

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Thursday 8 September 2011

An Extract from Death on the Devil's Highway by Josh Lockwood


Auggie had nothing against the deputy---didn’t even know him, really---it was just that he was wearing regular clothes and had that big Colt Peacemaker riding low on his hip.

He didn’t seem like a bad guy as far as U. S. Marshals went, he just had the misfortune of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

He pulled the tumbleweed wagon off the road into the shadow of some split red rocks just east of the Gila Mountains, stepped down from the driver’s seat, and Auggie watched him through the bars of the cage as he put together a small fire of mesquite branches and dry ocotillo wands.

“I’ve got to pee, deputy,” he mumbled from the tiny cage.

“Pee your pants.”

“Oh, for Christ’s sake, man,” he groused, clutching the bars. “You’re taking me back there to hang by the neck until dead in front of half the damned town and you know it. Leave me a little dignity, will you?”

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Monday 5 September 2011

Bestsellers on Amazon - 5 September

1. The Ballad of Delta Rose by Jack Martin (Hardcover - 29 Jul 2011)
From £9.09

2. The Black Horse Westerns: Collection No. 1 by Abe Dancer, Dean Edwards, Tyler Hatch and Scott Connor (Kindle Edition - 1 Jan 2011)
Buy: £6.86

3. Ambush at Lakota Crossing by Terrell L. Bowers (Hardcover - 31 Jan 2011)
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4. Blast to Oblivion by Chap O'Keefe (Hardcover - 27 Feb 2009)
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5. Kill Or Be Killed by Corba Sunman (Hardcover - 31 Jul 2008)
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6. The Tarnished Star by Jack Martin (Hardcover - 30 Jun 2009)
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7. Revenge for a Hanging by Richard Smith (Hardcover - 29 Jul 2011)
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8. Drive to Redemption by Mike Deane (Hardcover - 31 May 2011)
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9. Showdown at Snakebite Creek by Thomas McNulty (Hardcover - 29 Jul 2011)
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10. The Snake River Bounty by Bill Shields (Hardcover - 28 Feb 2011)
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Saturday 3 September 2011

Review of Colorado Clean-Up by Corba Sunman


This story is told from many viewpoints and features quite a large cast of characters, nearly all of them on the wrong side of the law. Many of the latter are set to double-cross each other at the first opportunity. Unusually for a BHW this story doesn’t contain any major female roles...

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Friday 2 September 2011

An Extract from Long Shadows by Terry James


“You know the horse is worth that much without the saddle.” Fighting her indignation, Ros West frowned at the forty dollars sitting in the hostler’s calloused palm. “Are you sure that’s the best you can do?”

The wrinkled livery owner looked her over from the toes of her muddy boots to the top of her felt hat then spat a stream of tobacco. “Lady, times are hard. Take it or leave it. Either way, I won’t lose any sleep.”

“I bet you won’t,” she grumbled, snatching the money and fumbling it into her saddlebags.

Without another glance at the wily old trader, she slung the bags across her shoulder and left the livery with a dry throat and a short temper. It had been a long day and she hadn’t wanted to arrive in town after dark. The shadows might hold too many surprises, and right now, she could do without any more problems...

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