Lawless: New Stories of the American West

by Russell Davis, Russell Davis (editor), Johnny D. Boggs

"Everyone operates at the top of their game... The collection serves up a consistent quality of storytelling. The odds are you'll find a new writer to follow as well as enjoying the yarns spun by the reliable hands." —THE HARD WORD

DOWN THESE DUSTY TRAILS…

Saddle up for a wild ride in this all-new volume of original short stories that explore the untamed lands and rugged characters that define the western frontier. From outlaws and lawmen to cowboys and frontiersmen, these tales capture the rough and tumble spirit of the West in all its glory and danger.

Lawless brings together thirteen of today’s best writers, each offering a unique perspective on the American frontier. From a boy caught between his abusive stepfather and the bank robbers he stumbles across to a young woman willing to do whatever she must for her freedom to a heart-pounding tale of tracking outlaws across the southwestern territories, these stories will transport you back to a time when the West was still raw and untamed, justice is scarce and life a constant battle for survival.

Featuring tales of adventure, intrigue, and the timeless struggle between good and evil, Lawless will take you on an unforgettable journey through the untamed heart of the American West.

Featuring stories

Johnny D. Boggs
Bill Brooks
Katrina Carrasco
James Ciccone
CK Crigger
Loren D. Estleman
Steve Hockensmith
Joe R. Lansdale
Melissa Lenhardt
Jeff Mariotte
Deborah Morgan
James Reasoner
Larry D. Sweazy

283 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 31, 2024

About the author

Best-selling author and editor Russell Davis has written and sold numerous novels and short stories in virtually every genre of fiction, under at least a half-dozen pseudonyms. His writing has encompassed media tie-in work in the TRANSFORMERS universe to action adventure in THE EXECUTIONER series to original novels and short fiction in anthology titles like UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS, LAW OF THE GUN, and IN THE SHADOW OF EVIL. In addition to his work as a writer, he has worked as an editor and book packager, and created original anthology titles ranging from westerns like LOST TRAILS to fantasy like COURTS OF THE FEY. He is a regular speaker at conferences and schools, where he teaches on writing, editing and the fundamentals of the publishing industry. A past president of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, Russell recently now writes and edits full time.

Pseudonyms:
Cliff Ryder
David Cian
R. Davis
D.L. Lawson
Jenna Solitaire
Christopher Tracy

Reviews

[Lyle Boylen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice collection of stories.