Charles Alden Seltzer war ein produktiver Autor von Westernromanen, dessen Werke auch auf die Kinoleinwand und in zahlreiche Zeitschriften fanden. Seine Geschichten befassten sich oft mit klassischen Motiven des Wilden Westens, in denen Charaktere in rauen Landschaften nach Gerechtigkeit und Überleben strebten. Seltzers Schreibstil zeichnet sich durch ein zügiges Tempo und fesselnde Erzählungen aus, die den Leser in spannende Abenteuer eintauchen lassen.
Set against the backdrop of a violent range war, the story follows a young woman who is thrust into chaos after her sweetheart rejects her. The narrative intertwines themes of romance and adventure, showcasing her resilience in a lawless Wild West filled with criminal acts and tumultuous challenges.
This long out-of-print western novel, first published in Argosy in 1918, was the basis for the classic Tom Mix silent film Fame and Fortune. Wandering cowboy Clay "Slow" Burgess finally returns home to Palo and discovers that his father, the town banker, has been murdered and his ranch taken by Big Dave Dawley, a vicious land baron who rules the territory with absolute terror... and bloody violence. Now Burgess must fight for vengeance, for his land, and for the love of a good woman. But what his adversaries don't know is that Clay's nickname is a cruel irony, because when he's pushed, he kills quick with blazing guns of righteous fury.
Preserving a significant work in literary history, this modern edition of Square Deal Sanderson has been meticulously reformatted and retyped for clarity and readability. Alpha Editions aims to ensure that this classic remains accessible to both current and future readers, emphasizing its enduring relevance. The book has been designed to provide a fresh experience while maintaining the integrity of the original text.
Brent Stoddard, a frontier Marshal, uncovers a murder mystery involving Pierre Villers, a Southern planter, when he finds a locket with a girl's picture. This discovery takes him to Mississippi, where he navigates romance and danger. His swift capture of the killer plunges him into a chaotic world of river pirates, demanding quick thinking and sharpshooting skills. The thrilling narrative unfolds as he confronts these challenges, ultimately leading him to find love along the way.
A cowboy is drawn into a perilous adventure when memories of a captivating Mexican girl lead him across the border. As he navigates the challenges that await him, the story unfolds with themes of love and danger, highlighting the complexities of cross-cultural encounters and the risks one takes for passion.
Originally published over a century ago, this classical work holds significant historical importance. Alpha Editions has republished it in a modern format to ensure its preservation for future generations. The book has been carefully reformatted, retyped, and designed, resulting in clear and readable text that enhances the reading experience, as it is not derived from scanned copies of the original work.
"Beau" Rand follows Amos Seddon's daughter, Eleanor, as she discovers the truth about Beaudry Rand, whom her father despises. In "Drag," vigilante cowboy Harlan encounters a dying man with a secret about hidden gold, leading him to protect the man's daughter. Square Deal Sanderson, a principled cowboy, intervenes in a robbery, learning of a murdered man's sister in need. Charles Alden Seltzer, a prolific western author, draws from his ranching experience in New Mexico.
Dobrodružný román z Divokého západu vypráví o dědictví, které bylo vykoupeno hrdinstvím a láskou.
Klasická detektivka, jejímž hlavním motivem je případ vydírání, které nakonec vede až k vraždě. Případ vyšetřuje mladá policistka a starší detektiv ze Scottland Yardu a policistka hned u tohoto svého prvního případu objeví souvislost mezi vraždou starší ženy a vydíráním mladé vdovy. Dá jí však ještě hodně práce, než rozmotá klubko lží, utajování a podvodů a vyřeší řadu zavádějících epizod.
