Lyle Brandt Livres

In this thrilling new installment in bestseller Ralph Compton's Trail Drive series, Toby Bishop and the drovers of the Circle K ranch will have to battle the elements, wild animals, rough terrain, and dangerous people to get their longhorn herd to their destination. The drovers of Circle K ranch have to drive the herd of beautiful longhorn cattle five hundred miles northwest to Missouri if they hope to make it through the next year. Toby Bishop, a jack-of-all-trades and drifter, will have to work with the mixed group of drovers, whether they are white, black, Hispanic, lifelong cowboys, drifters, or shamed preachers. On the trail, drovers must set aside their differences in favor of a common goal. As they go north, Bishop finds himself tested: physically by the rigors of the trail; and mentally, by the grim memories evoked by the violence necessary to protect the herd. But if they are to make it all the way to St. Louis, he'll have to call on every skill and ounce of knowledge he's acquired in his checkered and violent past to overcome the unexpected obstacles threatening the drive.

In this brand-new Ralph Compton Western, the drovers of the Bar X ranch will face sandstorms, renegades, and outlaws along the historic Cimarron trail.After a child is accidentally killed in a shootout, Art Catlin decides to give up his life of bounty hunting and finds a new career as a drover, working for the Bar X ranch. The trail is 770 miles from Santa Fe to Independence, Missouri, and Art isn't fool enough to think it'll be an easy journey.As they head east, they seem to come upon countless threats, from environmental to personal. If they're to make it all the way with the herd intact, Catlin will need to use all of the skill and knowledge he's acquired over his long and violent career.

Set against the backdrop of New Mexico's rugged landscape, the story follows the daughters of a rancher as they embark on a daring mission to recover their father's stolen herd. This thrilling installment in the Trail Drive series showcases their resilience and courage, highlighting the bond between family and the challenges of ranch life. The novel promises adventure and strong character development as the sisters navigate obstacles in their quest for justice.

Set in a post-war landscape, the narrative explores the emotional and psychological aftermath experienced by characters grappling with loss and the search for identity. Through poignant storytelling, it delves into themes of trauma, resilience, and the struggle to rebuild lives in a world forever changed by conflict. The characters' journeys highlight the complexities of healing and the enduring impact of war on personal and societal levels, offering a reflective look at the human condition in the wake of devastation.