Too Strong to Die is a western, written in the style of a narrative from the point of view of the main character. The story is based on observations of how challenging and unforgiving life can be, especially at that time in the Wild West. He finds himself abandoned aged 8 after his mother dies from illness and just 1 year later his father is killed by his own prize bull.The young man has to be tough in order to just survive, as he details the astonishing cruelties he has endured. I...

When the Fuente brothers learned that Waxahachie Smith was investigating their criminal activities, they decided that drastic action was called for. As far as they were concerned, the best way to stop a Texas Ranger—short of killing him—was to have his trigger-fingers cut off!That was a mistake. For Waxahachie Smith was not the kind of man to accept defeat.Converting his Colt Peacemaker into a 'slip gun', and learning a whole new technique for drawing it, Smith acquired an ev...

It’s 1971, the Cold War is still chilly, and ex-Detective Sergeant Cameron Kyle returns from an aborted trip abroad to discover that his solo rescue of a coach load of tourists from a terrifying terrorist attack has been closely monitored by MI6.Not only are the spooks fully aware of his Giza heroics, his dire medical condition, his Welsh misadventures and his involvement in disposing of a high-profile Italian extortionist, but they also break the unexpected news t...

Will Eerie Elementary be torn down?Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Eerie Elementary is falling apart! Floors are splitting, walls are crumbling, and students are in serious danger! Principal Winik an...

Jack Tragg, sheriff of Rockabye County, Texas, was a powerful, sun-bronzed six foot one. Although he owned traditional cowhand style outfits, he usually wore a business suit or khaki uniform. His gunbelt was a modern combat-shooter's rig, with a single Smith & Wesson .41 Magnum. Jack had a stable of fine horses at his disposal, but most of the time he travelled by car, airplane or helicopter.Like his Old West predecessors, Jack's duty was to keep the peace and maintain law and order...

-a Delta Force romance story-Delta Force operator Hector Garcia’s mission as scout for the take-down of a Mexican cartel leads him straight into a gun battle.Hired gun Alejandra Martinez prowls at the heart of it. The woman who told him to leave town five years ago looks and fights even better than back then.Only together can they hope to find Love’s Second Chance.

Dave Eggers and his students at the 826 Valencia and 826 Michigan writing labs compile fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and comics, as well as category-defying gems that have become one of the hallmarks of this lively collection.

Here they all are – some of the most-loved characters in popular fiction – gathered together in one bumper volume to pay tribute to the mastery of the pen of J T Edson. There's Dusty Fog, Mark Counter, the Ysabel Kid, Waco, Miss Martha 'Calamity Jane' Canary, General Jackson Baines 'Ole Devil' Hardin, John Slaughter, Waxahachie Smith, Brady Anchor, Jefferson Trade and many more of your all-time favorites.We regret that it has not been possible to include Johnny Orchid, White Hunter,...

Experience a heart-pumping and thrilling tale of suspense!Originally published in THRILLER (2006),edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson.In this Thriller Short, New York Times bestselling author F. Paul Wilson places his urban mercenary, Repairman Jack, in an almost impossible situation. Repairman Jack just wants to be left alone, but that's difficult to do when a robber is ...

Love runs freeMeredith Bennet lives for two people-her husband, Max, and their young son, Caleb. She also lives in fear of her abusive ex-husband, Steve, a man she's been running from for years. She thought she'd finally eluded him. But when it becomes apparent that he's found her, she makes a drastic decision. She goes on the run again-by herself-to protect the two people she loves most.Meredith finds solace and safety in a new identity at The Lemonade Sta...

So you're thinking of converting to a life of crime; contemplating turning your back on society and normality for an alternative vocation; giving serious consideration to saying "t'hell with the laws of the land!" and "I'm going out to take what's not rightfully mine!"?Who can blame you! In these times of high unemployment, low wages, austerity cuts, increased cost of living and social decay (not to mention a faltering judicial system) why wouldn't you consider a slightly unorthodo...

A mysterious box sitting beside the rail-road tracks seriously complicates Mike Baxter's life. Without tools, and unable to open it, his mental juices start to flow. There’s only one thing that could be that heavy: gold. A short story in the western tradition.