September had come and gone, leaving the desert brown and somber against the graying sage. The first of the cold rains had fallen. Round-up time was past. The cattle left in the hills were moving down to lower pastures. Unerringly they sensed the brief Indian summer yet to come, which would turn the grasses green for a few brief days before the cold, snow-bringing winds of late October were upon them.There was that in the air on the range which said the year’s work was over.... The...

In "Smoke of the .45," readers are likely transported to the rugged landscapes of the American West, where the story is likely set. The title itself suggests themes of gunfights, action, and adventure, hinting at a tale filled with excitement and danger.Harry Sinclair Drago's writing style is likely characterized by its vivid descriptions of the Western frontier, its portrayal of larger-than-life characters, and its fast-paced narrative. "Smoke of the .45" may offer readers a thrilling and...

Crosbie Traynor had been left in the desert to die. Now he was back in Standing Rock. And there were still people who want him dead…

They left "Cross" Traynor for dead in the painted desert. But years later, when he rode back into town, he had a particular mission in mind. And an old score to settle.

This volume assembles 4 great Western novels, including:THE VOICE AT JOHNNYWATER, by B.M. BowerTHE RIDER OF THE MOHAVE, by James FellomSMOKE OF THE .45, by Harry Sinclair DragoTHE TEXICAN, by Dane CoolidgeIf you enjoy this ebook, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press MEGAPACK" to see the 400+ other entries in the best-selling series, covering not just westerns, but mysteries, science fiction, young adult, romance, and just about every oth...

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Throughout the length and breadth of the sun-bleached cow town of Mescal, Arizona, seethes an undercurrent of suppressed excitement. In front of the town’s blacksmith shop a group of Mormon homesteaders gather about their potential leader, Webb Nichols, in grave discussion. In a lodge room the special meeting of the Magdalena Stockmen’s Association, comprising the big cow outfits of the county, has turned into a deluge of hot words and very pointed accusations. Is the long conflict between...