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Border Empire #3
Train to Durango
An outlaw cavalry that can’t be stopped—and one man with the courage to take a stand.
In Mexico, Wes Stone picked up his father’s gun, rode his father’s horse, and took on his father’s enemies. In California, he planted a band of savage criminals in the ground. Now Stone is heading up to the plains of Colorado, where a new kind of war has begun.
A dangerous band of mercenaries is going for the gold—enough to bankrupt the entire country. Their scheme: to raid four U.S. mints. Their weapon: an armored train tearing through the West like a fire-powered battle-ax on wheels.
From Durango to Dodge City, across a rugged land stained with blood, gold, and treachery, Stone follows a violent trail of honor. All that stands between victory and death is a quick-draw reflex—and the kind of .44-caliber justice that could tame the West and turn Stone into a legend.
More Than Six Million Ralph Compton Books in Print
“Compton writes in the style of popular Western novelists like Louis L’Amour and Zane Grey…thrilling stories of Western legend.”—The Huntsville Times (AL)
In Mexico, Wes Stone picked up his father’s gun, rode his father’s horse, and took on his father’s enemies. In California, he planted a band of savage criminals in the ground. Now Stone is heading up to the plains of Colorado, where a new kind of war has begun.
A dangerous band of mercenaries is going for the gold—enough to bankrupt the entire country. Their scheme: to raid four U.S. mints. Their weapon: an armored train tearing through the West like a fire-powered battle-ax on wheels.
From Durango to Dodge City, across a rugged land stained with blood, gold, and treachery, Stone follows a violent trail of honor. All that stands between victory and death is a quick-draw reflex—and the kind of .44-caliber justice that could tame the West and turn Stone into a legend.
More Than Six Million Ralph Compton Books in Print
“Compton writes in the style of popular Western novelists like Louis L’Amour and Zane Grey…thrilling stories of Western legend.”—The Huntsville Times (AL)
322 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 1998
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About the author
Ralph Compton
247 books84 followersRalph Compton (April 11, 1934—September 16, 1998) was an American writer of western fiction.
A native of St. Clair County, Alabama, Compton began his writing career with a notable work, The Goodnight Trail, which was chosen as a finalist for the Western Writers of America "Medicine Pipe Bearer Award" bestowed upon the "Best Debut Novel". He was also the author of the Sundown Rider series and the Border Empire series. In the last decade of his life, he authored more than two dozen novels, some of which made it onto the USA Today bestseller list for fiction.
Ralph Compton died in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 64. Since his passing, Signet Books has continued the author's legacy, releasing new novels, written by authors such as Joseph A. West and David Robbins, under Compton's byline.
http://us.macmillan.com/author/ralphc...
A native of St. Clair County, Alabama, Compton began his writing career with a notable work, The Goodnight Trail, which was chosen as a finalist for the Western Writers of America "Medicine Pipe Bearer Award" bestowed upon the "Best Debut Novel". He was also the author of the Sundown Rider series and the Border Empire series. In the last decade of his life, he authored more than two dozen novels, some of which made it onto the USA Today bestseller list for fiction.
Ralph Compton died in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 64. Since his passing, Signet Books has continued the author's legacy, releasing new novels, written by authors such as Joseph A. West and David Robbins, under Compton's byline.
http://us.macmillan.com/author/ralphc...
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January 5, 2009
I would not recommend this book.
April 20, 2018
ESCAPE TO DURANGO
Men fighting for the survival of the United States. Treasonous idea of overthrowing the government such as it was. The Secret Service had agents who hunted down counterfeiters and any other anti-government acts. This author hits all aspects and suspects who are guilty. He also writes about how the times were advancing and the west was going along with the trying to halt or catch these men before they escaped. Brothel owners, saloon owners were you could easily hire killers for a price. Life in the west came and went cheap. Slavery, human trafficking into Mexico, women and young girls kidnapped off the street by these people.
Men fighting for the survival of the United States. Treasonous idea of overthrowing the government such as it was. The Secret Service had agents who hunted down counterfeiters and any other anti-government acts. This author hits all aspects and suspects who are guilty. He also writes about how the times were advancing and the west was going along with the trying to halt or catch these men before they escaped. Brothel owners, saloon owners were you could easily hire killers for a price. Life in the west came and went cheap. Slavery, human trafficking into Mexico, women and young girls kidnapped off the street by these people.
November 2, 2021
Interesting conclusion to the story. I liked how it was one long story, but the characters never grabbed me. Great acting though.
September 13, 2022
Seemed a lot more telly than showy, and there wasn’t much of a climax, and I never really felt the heroes in danger. So, pretty lackluster imo
March 24, 2016
I rarely do not finish a book once I have started reading it, but I made an exception with this one. The book is part of a series and it cannot stand alone. There must have been 20 references to previous books in the first 30 pages. Also, the book is very poorly written. Just not interesting at all. I do not recommend this book.
January 25, 2016
I am not normally a western fan but a few writers seem to jump out and grab me. Ralph Compton writes a quick paced and very historically accurate book. Nice read with great characters. Very recommended
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