Western Train

Instant New York Times bestseller One of Bustle’s Most Anticipated Books of Summer 2020 “The perfect riveting summer read!”—BookBub In 1935 three women are forever changed when one of the most powerful hurricanes in history barrels toward the Florida Keys. For the tourists traveling on...

Reese Bolden takes one last outlaw job to save his father’s farm. The robbery turns bloody, the money comes too late, and Reese leaves Grey Rock with nothing but guilt and a ruthless gang hunting him down. Jane Sinclair survives an ambush that leaves everyone around her dead. Rescued by Reese and his companions, she joins their wagon train east, but she knows the trail is no safer than what she left behind. With outlaws closing in, deadly river crossings ahead and betrayal hiding among the wagons, Reese will soon realize that sometimes the greatest danger isn't the man chasing you; it's ...

Sometimes the most significant journeys are those that take place within the heart. Amelia Hall, widowed and pregnant, stands at a pivotal juncture in her life… Facing a future shrouded in uncertainty, she finds no other option but to agree to an arranged marriage with Benjamin Grant. A pragmatic blacksmith, Benjamin is driven by both societal expectations and the allure of new prospects in the rapidly developing state of California. But never in his heart did he plan to make room for love… Confronting the western trail’s harsh realities, Amelia’s steadfast faith and spirit slowly ...

A landmark work of journalism that examines guilt, accountability, and the aftermath of atrocity In A Train of Powder, Rebecca West blends reportage with moral inquiry, moving beyond the courtroom to probe the deeper entanglements of law, history, and human frailty that shape how guilt is...

The fast-paced and gripping true account of the extraordinary construction and spectacular demise of the Key West Railroad—one of the greatest engineering feats ever undertaken, destroyed in one fell swoop by the strongest storm ever to hit U.S. shores. In 1904, the brilliant and driven...

“You're just a boy, Clay.” “Maybe. But somebody has to protect them.” Clay has spent his whole life learning how to survive. Now he's leaving everything behind and heads into the rugged wilderness of Northern California, determined to make a new life for himself. He expects to be alone. He isn't. Seven-year-old Tucker has secretly followed him—and Clay can't bring himself to send the boy back. “You can't come with me.” Tucker shakes his head. “I'm coming anyway.” When Clay and Tucker fall in with a wagon train of settlers, they find shelter among strangers—but also ...

Do you like true stories of the Wild West? You should love these tales of outlaws, gunslingers and adventurers then. Of course you will have heard of most of them as many have become legends. Their escapades were exciting, daring and reckless and many paid the ultimate price in the end. These tales romp along with plenty of action and recreate the atmosphere of this exciting and dangerous era in America's history using the vernacular of the times. PLEASE NOTE - Whilst the events that took place are primarily true, (as far as we know), the author has used a certain amount of creative license...

Wayne Harper is a young freight driver whose latest delivery ends in disaster. His wagon is ambushed on a remote mountain pass, his partner is murdered and the cargo stolen. Wounded and hunted through a brutal winter storm, he flees into the high country with the killers close behind. Ben Fournier has spent the last ten years hiding in an isolated cabin high in the mountains, hoping to leave his violent past behind. But when Wayne stumbles onto his doorstep, Ben recognizes the attack at once. The men hunting Wayne are his former gang, and they will never stop while a witness remains alive. ...

Tom Zoellner loves trains with a ferocious passion. In his new audiobook he chronicles the innovation and sociological impact of the railway technology that changed the world, and could very well change it again. From the frigid Trans-Siberian Railroad to the antiquated Indian Railways to the futuristic maglev trains, Zoellner offers a stirring story of man's relationship with trains. Zoellner examines both the mechanics of the rails and their engines and how they helped societies evolve. Not only do trains transport people and goods in an efficient manner, but they also reduce pollution and dependency upon oil.

Laura Donovan, raised in an orphanage with her sister, believes she has finally found safety when she agrees to marry a man who promises her a future. But when his mask shatters—and a terrified orphaned boy is placed in her care—she makes a desperate choice. She flees west, leaving behind everything… except the fragile hope of finding love and a place to belong. Ethan Hollister has spent years chasing justice across a lawless frontier ever since his brother was killed by ruthless outlaws. Traveling undercover on a wagon train, he poses as a husband, never expecting the woman beside ...

"Outlaws don't scare me." Bonnie lifts her chin. "Good. Because they're coming." Trail boss Ace Carter has one job. Get three thousand head of cattle to Wichita. After surviving the Civil War, Ace has no interest in putting down roots. The trail is simpler than people—and far less likely to break his heart. Then a young drifter asks to join the drive. Hiding beneath a borrowed name, Bonnie Thatcher is desperate to stay one step ahead of the ruthless outlaw she escaped. "I don't ask questions," Ace tells her. Bonnie nods. "That's probably for the best." But the Texas frontier has a way of ...

Do you like true stories of the Wild West? You should love these tales of outlaws and gunslingers then Of course you will have heard of most of them as many have become infamous legends. Some are not so quite well known however, but they were all dangerous and ruthless criminals and all had their "15 minutes of fame", leaving trails of death and mayhem behind them. Most did not live to an old age, and those that did were probably in jail. Their escapades were daring and reckless and many paid the ultimate price in the end. These tales romp along with plenty of action and recreate the ...

A journey into the unknown is a journey to become a mail order bride. Margaret Leeds has no idea what a mail order bride is before her stepfather informs her that she is to leave for Colorado territory to marry a stranger. On her stepfather’s insistence that Margaret leave the house and stop draining the family’s resources, Margaret embarks on a long and grueling journey into the west to marry an unknown man. There’s a problem, however. The man is already married. Now, Margaret finds herself stranded in a small town of Stillwater, and her permanent limp leaves her struggling to find ...

At the height of the California gold rush in the late-1840's, a wagon train of men, women, children, and their animals stumbled into a 130-mile-long valley in the Mojave Desert through a "shortcut" to the California coast. What ensued was an ordeal that divided the camp into remnants and struck them with hunger, thirst, and a terrible sense of being lost and beyond hope, until one of their party volunteered to cross the desert to get help. This young hero was one of the survivors of the tragedy, and he lived to tell the tale in this gripping autobiographical account. In a time of unmarked ...

One last job. But Balum didn't want it. He was done being a US Deputy Marshal; done with the stress, the responsibility, and tired of getting shot at. All he wanted was to spend his money on gambling, whiskey, and women. He most certainly has no desire to grant Cafferty's final request. Babysitting a bunch of Eastern dandies across the plains to Oregon held no allure whatsoever. But when Balum finds out who is leading the expedition, and the fate of its members, he reconsiders. At least that's the reason he tells himself. It doesn't hurt that amongst the settlers are two of the most ...

The boy got away. Now they're coming to finish the job... Elizabeth never expected to find a child alone in the snow. Cold. Wounded. Terrified. He won't say a word. After losing her own son, Elizabeth can't leave him behind. She takes him home, knowing only one thing. Someone is hunting him, and she will die before she lets anyone hurt him. Her husband, Tom, has every reason to worry. He knows they are fighting against impossible odds. A ruthless network of smugglers. They leave no loose ends. A long journey through unforgiving wilderness. And a sick, helpless child. There's only one way to...

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 ...

This chapter in Charles's life concludes the vindictive actions of Tamron and Camron Mueller after Tamron escapes from a mental hospital, where he was being evaluated, and shoots C.W. Charles and Cedric travel to Jacksonville, Florida, where they meet Horatio’s chief aide, Frank Bishop, and three deputy U.S. marshals after Charles’s hotel is robbed. Together, they pursue the thief, but as they approach the cabin, a vicious dog blocks their path—and an unexpected surprise awaits inside the cabin. Charles then decides to tour the West. While in Denver, he is asked to mentor the mayor's ...

After a violent train robbery, a stranger is left for dead, with no memory of who he is. Rescued by the rancher Sam Garrett and his widowed sister Sarah, he takes the name "Jack" and begins the slow road to recovery, never knowing if the men who attacked him will return to finish the job… Grateful for their kindness, Jack works to repay them. He has a natural way with horses, yet no memory of the life he left behind. The more time he spends at the ranch, the stronger his bond grows with Sarah, a bond shadowed by the mystery of who he was before the robbery. But Copper Valley is no safe ...

He came to bury his brother. He should have kept riding. Former army scout Cormac Doyle arrives in a remote cattle town to identify his brother's body. He plans to bury him and leave. But his brother has been branded an outlaw, and Cormac starts digging. Then schoolteacher Nora Voss asks Cormac to find her missing sister, who married a wealthy rancher weeks before she disappeared. Nora believes Clara is in grave danger, and nobody can change her mind. A dead brother. A missing woman. And a town with a history of women who disappear or suddenly lose everything they own. The town wants them ...