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Steep mountain climbs, Indian raids, and lonely New Mexico roads bathed in murderous heat – Crow Woodruff has seen it all.
But he’s never had an ex-boss try to shoot him dead.
Tired of being treated like a slave, Crow leaves Lawrence Bain’s freighting company and soon finds himself in charge of his own.
Now, Bain is losing his fortune. He’s desperate to regain his domination of the supply routes and all the people he abuses for to maintain a life of luxury.
With their bitter past fueling his desire to triumph over Bain, Crow refuses to put his mules back in the stall.
It’s not about making money. It’s about standing up for what’s right.
A rain of bullets begins to fall on the desert and Crow is called crazy for keeping his wagons on the road. But others call him a hero. Like Gina Dryden.
Gina hates men like Bain. She’s heard the secrets of their world of silver and gold – and she wants it all destroyed. With the help of Gina, Crow tightens his grip on the bullwhip and sends his wagons deeper into Bain’s tide of mercenaries and corruption.
Will Crow’s wagons carry him to his own grave? Or can his Colt .45 and his dreams overcome the manic thirst of the desert desperadoes?
Another classic western with respectful romance and women as strong frontier folk from author William Black.
Each book in the American Post-Civil War Westerns series is a standalone story that can be read out of order.
But he’s never had an ex-boss try to shoot him dead.
Tired of being treated like a slave, Crow leaves Lawrence Bain’s freighting company and soon finds himself in charge of his own.
Now, Bain is losing his fortune. He’s desperate to regain his domination of the supply routes and all the people he abuses for to maintain a life of luxury.
With their bitter past fueling his desire to triumph over Bain, Crow refuses to put his mules back in the stall.
It’s not about making money. It’s about standing up for what’s right.
A rain of bullets begins to fall on the desert and Crow is called crazy for keeping his wagons on the road. But others call him a hero. Like Gina Dryden.
Gina hates men like Bain. She’s heard the secrets of their world of silver and gold – and she wants it all destroyed. With the help of Gina, Crow tightens his grip on the bullwhip and sends his wagons deeper into Bain’s tide of mercenaries and corruption.
Will Crow’s wagons carry him to his own grave? Or can his Colt .45 and his dreams overcome the manic thirst of the desert desperadoes?
Another classic western with respectful romance and women as strong frontier folk from author William Black.
Each book in the American Post-Civil War Westerns series is a standalone story that can be read out of order.
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Published August 17, 2024
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October 21, 2024
Crow and Louie had a craving for a business of their own, others disagreed.
Crow and Louie were both teamsters, mule skinners with good reps. When they discovered their boss was a coward that ran and left his crew to be shot at and some killed. Crow flattened him and labeled him a coward in front of others. They moved on to find a good boss that was teaching them how to run their own business. The old boss didn’t leave them alone and soon the killers were on their trail the story get nasty from there.
Crow and Louie were both teamsters, mule skinners with good reps. When they discovered their boss was a coward that ran and left his crew to be shot at and some killed. Crow flattened him and labeled him a coward in front of others. They moved on to find a good boss that was teaching them how to run their own business. The old boss didn’t leave them alone and soon the killers were on their trail the story get nasty from there.
September 15, 2024
Difficult trails
William Black takes you on another ride along the difficult trails. Follow Crow and Louie as they take life up those trails. Another great read and a fabulous trail to follow.
William Black takes you on another ride along the difficult trails. Follow Crow and Louie as they take life up those trails. Another great read and a fabulous trail to follow.
September 29, 2024
Crow
This has been an
Amazing Book and Storyline that I
Just couldn’t put down!! Loved all the Action and Suspense. Most of all, I loved the Romance and loving Characters. Great Ending fill with Love and future Children..
This has been an
Amazing Book and Storyline that I
Just couldn’t put down!! Loved all the Action and Suspense. Most of all, I loved the Romance and loving Characters. Great Ending fill with Love and future Children..
October 1, 2024
Good Read
Really liked this story about teamsters and what the job entailed. The job was tough enough but the greedy rich men using outlaws to kill the competitors. Yet there was romance thrown in.
Really liked this story about teamsters and what the job entailed. The job was tough enough but the greedy rich men using outlaws to kill the competitors. Yet there was romance thrown in.
February 20, 2025
Good read.
The main character, Crow, could find trouble at the drop of a hat. After trouble with the former boss he and his life long friend started their own hauling business. Trouble followed them.
The main character, Crow, could find trouble at the drop of a hat. After trouble with the former boss he and his life long friend started their own hauling business. Trouble followed them.
August 17, 2025
Pioneers Settling the West
William Black has delivered another fabulous story of strong young men & women who settled America’s West. The pace is fast, characters are well developed and the ending will please any reader.
William Black has delivered another fabulous story of strong young men & women who settled America’s West. The pace is fast, characters are well developed and the ending will please any reader.
September 7, 2024
Loved it
Great story for me and from the start to the finish. You should read and there is action, family and more
Great story for me and from the start to the finish. You should read and there is action, family and more
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September 15, 2024Very intriguing saga of greed and friendship and love! Story contains pro cables that we should teach our kids today!
November 3, 2024
Enjoyed the story. Had editing errors. Shot in shoulder but then the leg is the one shot. Mixing up characters.
November 5, 2024
Pretty good read; a lot of intriguing sub-plots.
January 13, 2025
Good read
Great storytelling with interesting characters. Highly recommended! Please check out other William Black other books as well. Very good book
Great storytelling with interesting characters. Highly recommended! Please check out other William Black other books as well. Very good book
January 27, 2025
Excitement throughout......
The main character faces challenges that will keep you hooked to the story. Enjoyed this easy read and also looking for more.
The main character faces challenges that will keep you hooked to the story. Enjoyed this easy read and also looking for more.
January 28, 2025
A good read
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