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Texas standoff (Texas Ranger series. #9.)
Par Elmer Kelton. 2011
When Ranger Andy Pickard is sent to central Texas to investigate a series of killings and cattle thefts, two prominent…
cattlemen are prime suspects. But the rise of a gang of masked vigilantes and the arrival of a notorious hired gunman complicate matters. Sequel to "Other men's horses". 2011.Texas bluff (Gamblers. #3.)
Par Robert J Randisi. 2009
Cardshark Ty Butler continues his migration to California, while stopping at every gambling hall along the way. This time his…
chips might be cashed in early, however, as he gets caught up in a deadly fight between two notorious criminals. Sequel to "Denver draw". 2009.The adventures of Johnny Vermillion (Lone Star audio)
Par Loren D Estleman. 2006
Johnny Vermillion and the Prairie Rose Repertory Company bring culture to hardscrabble towns like Purgatory, Diablo and Spunk. The rustlers…
stop rustlin' and the six-shooters stop shootin' when there's a little Shakespeare to appreciate. But don't turn your back on these thespians. While they're regaling you with 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' on stage, they're also using the distraction to swipe every last penny from your local bank. 2006.Tenbow (Lone Star audio)
Par Matt Braun. 2006
Texas anthem (Lone Star audio)
Par Kerry Newcomb. 2005
Galloping toward his Mexican pursuers, Johnny Anthem reaches down to rescue his unhorsed brother Vin--who instead pistol-whips Johnny, steals his…
horse, and leaves him for dead. Nine months later, Johnny escapes the brutality of the Mexican silver mines only to discover that his fiancée Rose has married Vin. Minutes after the ceremony, Johnny confronts the newlyweds and triggers a chain reaction of explosive events. But how will this confrontation affect Johnny's future and the future of those he holds most dear? 2005.Texas vendetta (Texas Ranger series. #5.)
Par Elmer Kelton. 2004
Ranger privates Andy Pickard and Farley Brackett deliver prisoner Jayce Landon to southeast Texas to stand trial for Ned Hopper’s…
murder. The killing has reignited a longstanding feud between the two families, catching Andy and Farley dangerously in the middle. Sequel to "Ranger’s Trail"; followed by "Jericho's road". 2004.Texas rifles
Par Elmer Kelton. 2002
In 1861, men are enlisting in the Texas Mounted Rifles to keep the land free from Indian raids. There are…
larger conflicts, however. Texas has seceded from the union while war brews between the North and the South. 2002.The Abilene Trail: a Ralph Compton novel (Trail drive series.)
Par Ralph Compton, Dusty Richards. 2003
Like many a rancher in Texas with a small spread after the Civil War, Ben McCullough wanted a larger one,…
so he bought more cattle, hired a young crew to drive them, and headed for Abilene. Before leaving, Ben proposed to Jenny, to give him more incentive to successfully complete the cattle drive, but complicating matters was the Coulter clan, determined to rustle his herd. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language, descriptions of violence. 2003. (Trail drive series)The alligator report: stories
Par W. P Kinsella. 1985
These humorous short stories convey the essence of places and people -- realistic stories interspersed with tales which feature contortions…
of fancy, such as the personification of an airport, and a conspiracy by phantom book-buyers. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1985.The alley cat: a novel
Par Yves Beauchemin. 1986
This novel, set in Montreal in the 1970s, recounts the struggle of Florent Boissonneault against the wicked and powerful Egon…
Ratablavasky who backs Florent's purchase of a restaurant and then steals it from him. 1986. Uniform title: Matou.The American claimant (The oxford Mark Twain Ser.)
Par Mark Twain. 1996
Viscount Berkeley leaves England to investigate claims on the family title and to satisfy his fascination with democracy and all…
things American. In the United States, he takes advantage of an opportunity to hide his identity and meets the claimant, Colonel Mulberry Sellers. Based on the author's unsuccessful 1887 play. 1892. 1996.Telling the tale
Par Robin Skelton. 1987
Ten and me
Par Johnny D Boggs. 1999
New Mexico Territory, 1886. Jack Mackinnon spends his wedding day reflecting on his adventurous past. Along with fellow South Carolinian…
Dr. Ten Keough, Jack had joined the Texas Rangers. Their daring exploits were to become immortalized in the dime novels of Miss Robin Hunter. Some violence. 1999.Texas rendezvous (Black Horse Westerns)
Par Gary Astill. 2007
Falling in love with the boss's daughter was just the beginning of trouble for young cowhand Leo Postlewaite. Exile from…
the only home he had ever known, he rides into Denton and into a shoot-out with the infamous outlaw Ignacio McKenna. When Ignacio escapes from custody he rides back to Leo's old haunts and causes trouble for his adopted family. With Imogen held to ransom and Ignacio's gang causing havoc for his former boss Leo is forced to ride into the outlaw's den and face his deadly enemy. 2007.The adventures of Captain Underpants: an epic novel (Captain Underpants Ser. #1)
Par Dav Pilkey. 1997
George and Harold sabotage the big football game and get into serious trouble with their principal, Mr. Krupp. To get…
out of it, they hypnotize him into thinking that he is the superhero Captain Underpants, which is lots of fun until Mr. Krupp begins to think he is Captain Underpants. He leads George and Harold to the lair of the nefarious Dr. Diaper, where they must defeat his evil robot henchmen and save the world. Followed by "Captain Underpants and the attack of the talking toilets" (DC22010). Grades 2-4.The age of longing: a novel (A phyllis Bruce Bk.)
Par Richard B Wright. 1995
Set in small town Ontario and spanning three generations, this is a poignant and wryly humorous novel of Howard Wheeler's…
search for self-understanding. Born to a failed hockey player who briefly played for the Montreal Maroons, Howard grew up caught between his carousing father and his tight-lipped mother. 1995.Texas born (His Texas Anthem ; #2.)
Par James Reno. 1986
John and Rose Anthem create a financial empire which they intend to leave to their sons. Then Cole disappears during…
the Civil War and Billy is kidnapped by the Mexican bandit, Valero. Sequel to "Texas anthem". c1986.Texas anthem (A Signet book. #No. 1)
Par James Reno. 1986
After being betrayed and left for dead in Mexico by his pal, Vin Cotter, Johnny Anthem escapes slavery in the…
silver mines and returns home to claim his girl. The hitch is that Vin has married her. Followed by "Texas born." 1986.Tempting Faith DiNapoli: A Novel
Par Lisa Gabriele. 2002
Faith genuinely wants to be a good Catholic girl and she's pretty sure Jesus loves her, though the evidence is…
sometimes difficult to find. The trouble is, Faith's angry with everyone in her family. She breaks every commandment and finds herself torn between who she wants to be and who she is. 2002.Territorial rights
Par Muriel Spark. 1979
In this comedic-farce, Robert, escaping from a complicated affair, runs to Venice in the hope of simplifying his life. In…
Venice, he finds that nothing is the way it seems, even the pensione has a body buried in the garden. 1979.