Historical Mysteries America

Evelyn Harper shoots her abusive husband to protect her son, then flees Indiana under the cover of night. They find refuge in Arlington, Wyoming, where Evelyn starts over as a seamstress, but danger isn’t finished with her yet… Widowed sheriff Jonathan Tate has kept his heart buried since his wife's death, focused solely on protecting his town. Yet, Evelyn’s strength and guarded warmth catch him off guard. He senses she’s running from something, and he’s not sure if he can trust her… or afford not to. When ruthless outlaws appear in Arlington, Evelyn and Jonathan face their ...

True Crime in Adams County Adams County, Illinois...a place where the Mississippi carves its path through the land and history runs deep in every brick and backroad. But beneath the surface of this quiet Midwestern county lies a trove of chilling secrets and unspeakable acts long whispered about and rarely confronted. In True Crime in Adams County, these unforgettable stories take readers on a haunting journey through two centuries of murder, mystery, and mayhem. These are not fictional accounts, but true events pulled from dusty courthouse records, yellowed newspaper clippings, and the ...

A collection of stories capturing what it means to be a cowboy.

Attorney Cameron Thorne is thrust into a bloody tug-of-war involving secret societies, treasure hunters, and keepers of the secrets of the Jesus bloodline. Joined by Amanda, an enchanting British researcher with secrets of her own, Cam races around New England with only two choices - unravel the 600-year-old mysteries encoded in the ancient artifacts, or die trying.

Beneath the cobblestone streets and Spanish moss of America’s oldest city lies a history written in blood. St. Augustine, Florida, is a city of sun-drenched beaches, charming colonial architecture, and a romantic, old-world allure that draws millions of tourists each year. But behind the beautiful facade is a dark and violent past that stretches back centuries—a legacy of mayhem that has never truly gone away. This gripping true crime anthology unearths the shocking stories of murder and mystery that haunt the Ancient City. From its brutal founding to the chilling crimes of the modern ...

A collection of stories from the most famous Western author of all time! Desert Death-Song is a compilation of some of Louis L’Amour’s greatest stories, many of which might otherwise be difficult to find. Whether he was writing under his early pen name, Jim Mayo, or his own, L’Amour’s stories are unforgettable, touching on rough and rugged American ideals, and set in the untamable frontier of the Western United States.

Weird but True Stories from South American History: Bizarre, Shocking, and Unbelievable Tales from the Continent of Wonders takes readers on a thrilling journey through the most surprising, eerie, and astonishing true events in South America's past. From ancient lost cities swallowed by jungle to the sacred child mummies left high in the Andes, this book uncovers ten bizarre but historically verified tales that showcase the strange brilliance of the continent’s history. Each chapter explores a unique story backed by real evidence, providing a captivating blend of mystery, archaeology, ...

The Aldens are excited to visit a deserted South Seas island. But soon they discover clues that they are not alone. Is someone on the island watching them?

A historic western that opens in 1873, a time when recession is forcing thousands westwards to recoup their fortunes. The West is tough, brutal and the Indian is the enemy. But when a white woman is raped, it is a half-breed Cheyenne who comes to the rescue. From the author of Jake and Upland Passage.

Mabel Goodwin never expected to be taken from everything she knew. Raised by her grandparents, her life in an Arizona saloon has been predictable—until she’s abducted by slave traders. Suddenly, Mabel must do everything in her power to escape… Reuben Thatcher is a hunter, not a hero. Tracking big game through the wild, Reuben is shocked to find Mabel, a woman on the run from savage men. Her strength and determination pull him in, and he vows to protect her. But the wilderness is dangerous, and he knows that. Mabel and Reuben form a fragile bond that might be the only thing standing ...

The New York Times best-selling author continues his colonial-era thriller series with eight tales of mystery, adventure, and supernatural suspense.

Left for dead in the Arizona desert, a wounded man regains consciousness with no memory of who he is or why he was nearly executed. All he knows is that someone wants him dead—and they’re not finished yet… Celeste Montoya has spent the past year trying to keep her family’s shelter running while mourning the brother she couldn’t save. When she rescues a half-dead drifter from the river, she knows trouble is close behind—but something about him reminds her of what she’s lost. As the Black Moon gang tightens its grip on Devil’s Canyon, the Stranger’s past begins to unravel, ...

After years of war and months in a prison camp, Jed Markum returns to Dry Gulch with hope in his heart. But his hometown is dying, the land scorched and the people broken. What was once home now lives in the grip of a ruthless man. Mary Beaumont has lost everything to a villain determined to claim what little she has left. Desperate and alone, she plans to fight, though deep down she knows it is a battle she cannot win. Then Jed walks back into her life, and for the first time in years, she dares to hope. Bound by a common enemy, Jed and Mary join forces against the man who destroyed their ...

Wes Callahan leads the Frontier Express stagecoach, a hard and dangerous job he does well. But behind the reins, he wrestles with the bottle and doubts his own worth. Only Carla Monroe, a resilient widow, makes him believe there might be more to life. On his final run for the company, Wes carries a ring in his pocket and a proposal on his mind. Riding alongside him is Greg, the boss’s son and Wes’s childhood friend. But what starts as a routine journey soon turns into an onslaught neither man is ready for. When dangerous outlaws target the stagecoach and kidnap Greg, Wes takes it upon ...

Shiloh Kearns spent six years running from the law, his past, and the brother who died saving him. Given a badge instead of a noose, he's sent to Ghost Valley—a dying town choking on blood and greed. Now he must decide: is he here to serve justice… or to chase the men who left him for dead? Halona has lived between two worlds, orphaned in war and raised by white settlers. Now a voice for her Navajo people, she returns home only to watch it burn at the hands of her own kin. When her estranged brother leads a massacre, she must choose between loyalty and justice. When Shiloh and Halona ...

In the blink of an eye, Sheriff Edward Price lost his family, his town, and his will to live. As the flames of Rio de Roja consume all he once held dear, Edward vows revenge against the man who murdered his wife and son. Though his injuries are severe and his mind teeters on the edge of madness, he refuses to falter. Fueled by pain and armed with a pistol and a bottle of morphine, Edward staggers into the night, determined to exact justice—or die trying. Haunted by her own demons, Morgan Adams fled her abusive home in West Virginia at just fourteen, leaving behind the sister she swore to ...

Ruby Blackwood swore she’d never look back. After fleeing her life as an outlaw, she’s built a fragile peace in a ranch, raising her daughter alongside a ranch owner and his young son. When old debts come due, Ruby learns peace was never an option… Randolph King is a Pinkerton man with a mission. He put a bullet in Ruby’s husband years ago, and now he’s tracking her down to settle old scores. But when outlaws snatch both children from the ranch, Randolph’s mission twists into something darker and much more desperate. To save the children, Ruby must ride with Randolph, the man ...

Kidnapped as a child and then raised among the Indians, Lily Holstead has forgotten the life she once knew. But her world is upended when a hardened Pinkerton agent tracks her down. She is no longer just a lost girl but the heiress to a fortune some are ready to kill for. Sam MacLeod expected a simple job: find the missing daughter and bring her home. What he never expected, though, was an untamed woman, hunted by vicious enemies with a mysterious past. With danger closing in, he must fight to protect her before it's too late. Greed, betrayal, and blood will mark their trail across the ...

At the start of a new century, a shocking murder transfixes Manhattan, forcing bitter rivals Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr to work together to save a man from the gallows. Just before Christmas 1799, Elma Sands slips out of her Quaker cousin’s boarding house—and doesn’t come home. Has she eloped? Run away? No one knows—until her body appears in the Manhattan Well. Her family insists they know who killed her. Handbills circulate around the city accusing a carpenter named Levi Weeks of seducing and murdering Elma. But privately, quietly, Levi’s wealthy brother calls in a special favor.

Boone Granger is a preacher haunted by a past that refuses to stay buried. After his wife’s tragic death, the preacher turns to the bottle, until a desperate stranger arrives, forcing him to face his buried sins and old outlaw life… Jesse’s plea forces Boone to honor a dangerous promise: rescue a captive from a gang tied to his past. Against Boone’s wishes, his son Christian joins him, and together they face bullets, betrayal, and the shadows of Boone’s outlaw life. Can he survive and reclaim his soul? As the stakes rise, Boone wrestles with his faith, his family, and his place in...