Patrick Dearen Knihy

Patrick Dearen je oceňovaný autor, ktorý sa hlboko ponoril do histórie a kultúry západného Texasu, najmä do života na hranici a príbehov riek Pecos a Devils. Prostredníctvom svojich diel, ktoré zahŕňajú štrnásť románov a desať odborných kníh, oživuje autentické zážitky kovbojov a skúma zložité vzťahy medzi ľuďmi a krajinou. Jeho písanie sa vyznačuje dôkladným výskumom a vášňou pre zachovanie miznúcich tradícií a príbehov.

Haunted Border
221 stránok
8 hodin čítania
2022 WINNER, ELMER KELTON AWARD, West Texas Historical Association"In 1870, Jake Graves faced a choice: let Comanches carry off his sister, or shoot her. Unwilling to fire, he has been tortured for decades by the brutal end that he could have spared her. The incident bred in him a hatred for Indians that persists to this day in 1917 on an isolated ranch on the Texas-Mexico border. Now Jake learns that his daughter Dru wants to marry Apache foreman Nub DeJarnett. Even before Jake can process the news, Mexican bandits kidnap Dru and her cousin Ruthie. The bandit leader may be a tlehuelpuchi, a shape-shifting agent of evil who needs the women's blood to survive. Through a mysterious desert, Jake and Nub must give chase in this novel based on actual events"--
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The End of Nowhere
228 stránok
8 hodin čítania
Recognized as a finalist for prestigious awards, this book delves into themes of conflict and resolution within a western setting. It showcases compelling characters navigating the complexities of their environment, emphasizing the struggle for peace and understanding. The narrative intertwines historical context with rich storytelling, making it a significant contribution to the genre. Its accolades highlight the quality and impact of the work in contemporary western fiction.

Haunted Border

The End of Nowhere