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...

A masterwork of moral inquiry from one of the twentieth century’s greatest observers of power, guilt, and justice In A Train of Powder, Rebecca West—one of the great literary journalists of the twentieth century—brings her crystalline intelligence and unsparing moral vision to some of the...

Elinor Ashcroft was only eight when masked men tore her from her family, and ended up being raised among a tribe of Natives. She grows into a fierce survivor loyal to the mother and brothers who saved her, even as hunger, danger, and the spread of white settlement close in from every side… Pinkerton Nathaniel Boone is sent west to recover a missing heiress, hoping the case will prove he is ready to stand on his own after his mentor’s death. Yet when he finally finds Elinor, he discovers a woman who wants nothing from her old life—and a trail of secrets that reaches far beyond a ...

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 ...

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...

On the trail, every step west costs something. Luke’s about to learn how much… At seventeen, Luke Vance is forced off his dead uncle’s farm with nothing to his name—and no one to claim him. Out of options, he heads west and joins the Oregon Trail, where survival is a daily wager. But the frontier gives no soft landings. Gunner, the trail’s scout, distrusts him from the start, and danger stalks every ridge and river crossing. His only unexpected ally is Eve Mae—a girl sold into servitude and resigned to a life of cruelty. Two outcasts, both unwanted. The farther they travel, the ...

A cowboy from 1881. A veterinarian from 2026. Two impossible journeys—and a love strong enough to cross time. Ethan Cole has always known where he belongs. On his Wyoming ranch. Beside the younger brother and sister who depend on him. In the year 1881. But when a violent electrical storm erupts along the railroad tracks outside Wind River, Ethan and his horse vanish in a blinding flash of light—and reappear in the middle of modern-day Houston. Dr. Maggie Sullivan has seen plenty of strange things during her years as an emergency veterinarian. A bewildered cowboy riding through freeway ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Abandoned at a New York City orphanage, Grace never experienced luck's embrace. Yet, she finds purpose within its walls, dedicating herself to the home that raised her. Tragedy strikes when the orphanage burns down, leading Grace to embark on a daring journey. A train to Texas holds the promise of a fresh start, fueled by her unwavering spirit and hopes for a love as vast as the frontier. Yet, it's when a compassionate lawman seeks her aid that her path takes an unforeseen twist… Should she trust him to lead her to a life free of pain and tragedy? Landen Walke is on a mission to stop an ...

September 1854, Oregon Territory Laney and her group of spinsters, dubbed the ‘Sparrows’ have arrived safely in Oregon City. They are moving forward in hopes to find a better life. They all have challenges to overcome. Putting their pasts behind them of being the eternal ‘Plain Jane’ and embracing their own worth is easier said than done. Sophia Greaves is the local beauty on the verge of womanhood. Her mother is hatching matchmaking scenes, while her heart is healing from a secret heartbreak. She turns her healing time into a mission and focuses her energies on her community. She ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the dusty streets of Cripple Creek, Sheriff Judd “Red” Wheeler faces his biggest moral dilemma when he is forced to take the life of an eighteen-year-old outlaw. The realization hits Red like a bullet: How many more young souls would he have to send to Boot Hill before he became the villain of his own story? Torn by guilt and wanting a fresh start, he longs to escape the haunting shadow of his past… In the chaotic town of Independence, David, a proud Indian with scars on his face, finds himself at the end of a rope for winning a card game over the wrong man. In the sea of angry ...

Finn Fletcher is young and untested when tragedy strikes. He returns home to find his parents murdered, and his ranch burned to the ground. When Finn discovers a hidden folder containing plans to overthrow the Mexican government, he realizes his parents may have died for something far more dangerous than a simple robbery… Noemi Navarro is a young Yaqui woman living a peaceful life. Accused of being a spy, she is abducted from her home by Mexican federales. Forced to endure a brutal journey of questioning, hunger, and abuse, she becomes determined to escape and warn the resistance. When ...

Sam Morrison leaves his Texas ranch with one mission: honor his father’s dying wish and find the sister he’s never met. He joins a wagon train to California, expecting rough trails and merciless outlaws, but not a strong, beautiful woman who hides dangerous secrets. Eliza Blake was meant to marry wealth and power, not the man she could love. Fleeing Boston under a false name, she hopes the vast frontier will swallow her past. But as she unites with Sam, bounty hunters and a jealous rival are closing in, putting the entire wagon train in peril. As bullets fly and loyalties are tested, ...

Kit Butler and Lige Turner are weathered trackers—trappers who once lived among the Dakota people as brothers, learning their language, their land, and their way of life. Now, with the fur trade dwindling, they find themselves guides for a wagon train—a group of emigrants leaving behind the comforts of the world they know for the Wild West. The problem is, they have to pass through hostile Dakota Indian territory to reach their destination.

On the Chisholm Trail, only iron will and a steady gun hand keep a man alive. 1869. Ash Morgan rides the Chisholm Trail with a herd of longhorns—and a score to settle. His family was butchered by Cal Rowen, a former raider turned cattle baron who builds his empire with hired guns and stolen land. Beside him rides Abby Rhodes, a widowed cattlewoman with secrets of her own and a past that is tied to Rowen. Together, they push toward Dodge City, facing storms, river crossings, and enemies who strike from the shadows. As betrayal festers within the trail and Rowen closes in, Ash must decide ...