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"In a remote basin in the western part of Texas, the Cavendish clan raised cattle. From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable; but this was pure deceit on Nature's part. Those hills were treacherous, and Bryant Cavendish loved them for that selfsame treachery." The listener will be drawn into this classic Western in no time; it features many of the beloved elements of the genre: a lonesome, almost mythical hero (The Lone Ranger), his reliable friend and sidekick and of course his horse; in a story that tells us how these three came together in the first place.

Celia and her husband Seth migrate from Kentucky to the windswept, tornado-filled vastness of Kansas, where Seth might be having a job waiting for him in the soon to be built "Magic City"... but is that the whole truth? This work by Zoe Anderson Norris is filled with wonderful atmosphere; the landscape of Kansas and the omnipresent wind become complete and fascinating characters of their own, in many ways influencing or even dictating the eventual outcome for our protagonists.

What's that old saying? Never trust a beautiful woman... perhaps, perhaps not. This is an effective mystery and detective yarn by James Hay that will please fans of the classic genre. A typical set up in the classical Agatha Christie style; a detective visiting a mansion is suddenly forced to investigate the murder of a young woman on the premises and everyone there - including himself - might be up for grabs as potential killer; as alibis start to crumble and lies and silences abound...

A young farmer loses his father and almost loses his inherited farm through his drinking. Then he stumbles upon an abandoned dog, a collie. The two form a strong bond and the dog becomes an invaluable asset on the farm, things start to flourish and the young man even finds a young lady (who dislikes dogs, though)... and there's more: the real owners of the dog turns up... are they going to take "his" dog..? This is a touching and charming tale by Albert Payson Terhune of the special bond between man and canine; wonderfully warm and accurate.

A classic sci-fi tale by the master Murray Leinster of the last catastrophic stages of our planet and its inhabitants. The true villain of this fascinating piece is excess carbon dioxide! The results on the earth, plant life, animals and humans are vividly imagined and described: giant insects, weird fungi, poisonous air and gases, fighting and conflict amongst humanity... How, or rather, how badly will all of this end?

An adventure classic by James Oliver Curwood with a thrilling set-up: three men, a map and a hidden treasure... A young white man, his half-breed friend, and an Indian sage who communes with the wilderness, all know the gold is hidden somewhere in the north Canadian wilderness. But is the map really reliable? This work is packed with almost nonstop adventure and action! James Oliver Curwood (1878-1927) was an American action-adventure writer.

Through the US Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), this series of communications has been made public and available! Most of the names have been left out, but the majority of the sightings in 1947 can be known by listening to the fascinating ongoing correspondence at the time between the FBI and diverse US government and military organizations. Absolutely essential listening for both history buffs and fans of ufology.

Welcome to the dangerous and rugged world of the breathtakingly majestic landscape of western Canada! Our main character, Jimmy, doesn't know whether or not he shot and killed a Northwest Mounted while he was hunting with his friends. What follows is a well-told tale by Harold Bindloss of escape and survival of our protagonist, in an unfamiliar and particularly challenging and unforgiving environment.

Temptress Desirée Le Mire and brothers Paul and Harry Lamar are searching for a lost treasure in a mysterious cave in the Andes. They encounter Incas deformed by living underground. What ensues is a tornado of an adventure underground by Rex Stout, featuring heroic acts, lucky escapes, battles of will and physical power, feats of daring and strategy; as the heroic trio tangles with the Incas (of which the chief has taken a fancy to the beautiful Desirée).

This gripping and powerful work by A. P. Herbert draws on the author's own experiences participating in WWI, first at Gallipoli, then in the Somme. It is a shattering study in how the effects of war physically and mentally changes the soul of a young and well-educated officer of the infantry, as he tries to save himself and the men under his command amidst the brutality and ruthlessness of the war and the deep cynicism of his superior officers as well.

Welcome to the life (lives) of George Basine, and those of his family and friends; as legendary author and screenwriter Ben Hecht takes the listener through a maze of ethical conflict and identity related dilemmas involving the eternal questions of perception and self-perception... Ben Hecht (1894-1964), was an American screenwriter, director, producer, playwright, journalist and novelist. He is best known for writing the screenplay for "Gone with the Wind", amongst many more.

Through magnificently descriptive and evocative prose and dialogue, the listener is transported into the rugged landscape of Canada, and into the suspenseful and action-packed story of its hero, Wallace Vane, and his deepest motivations as a success in the lumber industry, having emigrated from his British roots.

A fascinating piece of work by Charles A. Siringo, put together with stories from eye witnesses, and written by someone who actually met and knew "Billy the Kid". The listener gets an earful of intriguing and riveting historical information about the short and violent life of the famous gunslinger as well as a whiff of another legendary Western figure - the Sheriff that captured the Kid, Pat Garrett.

A man decides to answer a letter not addressed to him... with dire consequences. This is in the vein of the classic gothic suspense, fantasy and horror stories; with an added touch of existential, philosophical and political musings. The scene is Guir House in Virginia, the hero is Paul Henley from New York, and the hostess, Miss Dorothy; is either innocent or somehow part of Guir House's horrific past... Artist Bio Author: Charles Willing Beale (1845-1932), was an American writer known for an output of science fiction, horror and mystery.

A detective and suspense tale absolutely filled with goosebumps atmosphere. A small mysterious town, peculiar inhabitants with their secrets. A lonely, odd house called "The Locks", that a stranger moves into. A single light in a single room of the strange house strangely lit up every night... What is the key to all of these elements? Is there one? Can the mystery of "The Locks" be unlocked?

Success is a journey, not a destination, and it is measured by far more than money and mile markers. But what is success, really? How do you know whether you’re on the right path? What is goal setting, and why set goals? What is motivation, and how do you stay motivated? How do you define these factors? Better yet, how do you know when you’ve “arrived”? Join top experts with various viewpoints on the subject of success and chart your course to a better life. In this program, you’ll learn how to define the factors of success.

A wonderfully warm and atmospheric tale by Irving Bacheller of friendship, wisdom, growing up, war and love. The friendship is between the old man Eben, who rescues young orphan Bill from yet another orphanage, as the two migrate from Vermont to Paradise Valley. The wisdom comes from Eben. The growing-up is done by Bill, as well as the partaking in the war (the American Civil War) and the falling in love (the lady's name is Hope).

This is an extremely clever and entertaining story by H. de Vere Stacpoole of lookalikes and switching of identities! Our protagonist, a very poor American in England, meets his lookalike, the rich Rochester in a fancy hotel. The two get along, but very soon the world announces the suicide of (the real) Rochester. From now on everything gets really complicated, as the new Rochester falls in love with the old/real Rochester's woman... A very funny work but also a very astute social satire.

Along the coast of Maine can be found loads of rugged and starkly beautiful, small islands. "Pocket Island" was no exception. Along with the beauty come secrets and mysteries and, above all, danger. And old ghosts, war, smuggling, barn dances, passions and friendships. Even love. Get ready for an atmospheric and immersive experience by Charles Clark Munn!

A fascinating and comprehensive study by Charles C. Nott of an equally fascinating historical document (the Pinckney Draught) posing the probing question: what if Charles Pinckney was the author of the U.S. Constitution? And if so: why did nothing come of it? Was there foul play behind shut doors? Charles C. Nott (1827-1916), was a Chief Justice of the United States Court of Claims. Jack Brown is a passionate reader of classic and genre oriented literature. He enjoys creating high quality audio books.