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3) Bull Hunter
In the old West, laws were often loosely and arbitrarily applied, so many gunslingers and cowboys took the law into their own hands and applied eye-for-an-eye justice on their own terms. The huge, lumbering outlaw Bull Hunter intends to hunt down and kill the men responsible for his uncle's death. When he finds out that the ringleader is already behind bars, he devises a clever plot to spring his nemesis in order to dispense his comeuppance, street
...4) The untamed
5) Black Jack
Renowned writer of westerns Max Brand gives the age-old nature-vs.-nurture debate a new spin in Black Jack. The Black Jack of the title is a notorious gunslinger who is shot down in his prime. His young son, Terry, is cared for and reared by a network of family friends. Is the young man doomed to follow in his father's foolhardy footsteps? Read Black Jack to find out.
And maybe I ain't. Sinclair brushed the entire argument away into a thin mist of smoke. "Now, look here, Cold Feet, I'm about to go to sleep, and when I sleep, I sure sleep sound, taking it by and large. They's times when I don't more'n close one eye all night, and they's times when you'd have to pull my eyes open, one by one, to wake me up. Understand? I'm going to sleep the second way tonight. About eight hours of the soundest sleep you ever
...9) Alcatraz
Prolific writer of Westerns Max Brand is credited with helping to popularize the genre and define some its key characteristics. The novel Alcatraz is a perfect example of what Max Brand excelled at, bringing together interesting characters, a tightly plotted storyline, a deep reverence for the landscape, and plenty of thrilling action.
10) Harrigan!
With gusts of wind fanning it roughly, the flame rose fast. Harrigan made other journeys to the rotten stump and wrenched away great chunks of bark and wood. He came back and piled them on the fire. It towered high, the upper tongues twisting among the branches of the tree. They laid Kate Malone between the windbreak and the fire. In a short time her trembling ceased; she turned her face to the blaze and slept.
11) Ronicky Doone
The ever-popular Ronicky Doone series from renowned Western author Max Brand features one of the most indelibly memorable protagonists in the genre. Although Ronicky is a stand-up guy with a deep-seated sense of honor and loyalty, he often finds himself stuck in scrapes that require some creative thinking to get out of. If you love unforgettable characters mixed up in action-packed adventures, you'll love Ronicky Doone.
13) Trailin'!
Grab your hat and horse and hit the dusty trail with prolific Western writer Max Brand. In Trailin', Brand unfurls the tale of Anthony Bard, a well-born fellow who longs for adventure and ultimately finds it in the aftermath of a family tragedy. Bard sets out to capture the outlaw who wronged his kin -- and finds love along the way. A must-read for fans of classic Westerns.
