Saddle up and venture into the wild frontier of the American West with Ridin’ with the Volume Two, a gripping anthology that celebrates the timeless allure of Western storytelling.
From rodeo circuits to deadly secrets buried in Montana grasslands, each story unravels a vivid tale of survival, justice, and redemption.
Readers will navigate the trials of a young veteran fighting to keep his family’s ranch, a man haunted by his past on a quest for vengeance, a former outlaw struggling to leave behind his crooked life, and a Norse adventurer facing his fate on the shores of a newly established colony. Alongside these gripping tales, the search for a legendary pirate treasure tears apart a man’s life, a family legacy built on grit and fortitude is threatened by an old frontier rivalry, and the desperate choices of a woman stranded in Dodge City lead to unexpected salvation.
In every tale, the spirit of the West shines through, each story unraveling like a chapter in the epic saga of the untamed frontier—where freedom, grit, and the unyielding quest for justice resonate like the timeless strains of a cowboy's humble heart.
Written by a talented crew of seasoned veterans and rising stars, Ridin’ with the Volume Two showcases the enduring spirit of the classic Western tale.
Ridin’ with the Volume Two features Western short stories
Best-Selling Author B.N. Rundell Best-Selling Author Ken Pratt Award-Winning Author C.K. Crigger Award-Winning Author John D. Nesbitt Award-Winning Author Chris Mullen Award-Winning Author Harlan Hague Ron Briggs Nicholas Osborn
Born and raised in Colorado into a family of ranchers and cowboys, B.N. Rundell is the youngest of seven sons. Juggling bull riding, skiing, and high school, graduation was a launching pad for a hitch in the Army Paratroopers. After the army, he finished his college education in Springfield, MO, and together with his wife and growing family, entered the ministry as a Baptist preacher. Together, B.N. and Dawn raised four girls that are now married and have made them proud grandparents. With many years as a successful pastor and educator, he retired from the ministry and followed in the footsteps of his entrepreneurial father and started a successful insurance agency, which is now in the hands of his trusted nephew. He has also been a successful audiobook narrator and has recorded many books for several award-winning authors. Now finally realizing his life-long dream, B.N. has turned his efforts to writing a variety of books, from children’s picture books and young adult adventure books, to the historical fiction and western genres which are his first love.
Ridin' with the Pack Volume Two: A Western Short Story Collection (Wolfpack Publishing Anthologies) by B.N. Rundell
Mark ’em Out! A Short Story By B.N. Rundell Returning home from the military was not easy. As he faces prejudices and family conflict the young soldier finds his footing in the rodeo. With spectacular rides described and the day to day struggles this story is a heartwarming cowboy tale.
The Treasure of Henry Bass A Short Story By Ken Pratt Learning to value what you have over what is just within your reach. A prospector looks for a hidden treasure all his life only to find that he wasted it chasing the wrong thing.
Redemption A Short Story By C.K. Crigger Fences make good neighbors, the theme of this short story. The west was won by fences. It wasn't acceptable at first. But marking your land from your neighbors helped many farms or ranches keep what's theirs. It put a stop to free range grazing. It changed the industry of the west. And it protected the rights of landowners.
Hard to Kill An El Despiadado Story By Chris Mullen Finding yourself in the worst of situations is always a struggle. But when your a mafia hitman concussed and disassociate can be a whole different animal. Chris Mullen takes us through the awakening of the monster of his modern mystery series. In this story we see the making of the monster.
Overland to Hell A Short Story By Harlan Hague The trail to Kansas in 1870 was fraught with danger. Allowing her husband to set this dangerous course may have been the first mistake. The next few were making the best of the situation. This story shows the dark side of the westward movement.
The West A Yellow Hair Series Prequel By Ron Briggs
In this short story Ron has a reason why the vikings left off their exploration westward. He shows the excitement and difficulty of crossing from Greenland to the west. He also gives a plausible reason for the secession of exploration. Well written with dynamic characters and descriptions
Stick to Your Guns A Short Story By Nicholas Osborn Family ties can bind a person both to the good or 5he evil. The west had a way of sorting people through triumph and disparity; it placed people in their respective paths. Each time it did it created a legend, a family secret or curse.
Canyon on the Plains A Short Story By John D. Nesbitt The life of deception and deceit in the west are not always what is wanted by everyone. Yet leaving the gang has its own difficulties. The book shows how humanity was even in the worst of the situation.
Here's a collection of short stories to fill you with the timeless spirit of a cowboy's heart.
Ridin' with the Pack: Volume Two is a captivating anthology that takes readers on a journey through the wild frontier of the American West. This collection of Western short stories, written by a talented group of authors, celebrates the timeless allure of Western storytelling. Each story in the anthology unravels a vivid tale of survival, justice, and redemption set against the backdrop of the rugged and untamed frontier. The anthology features a diverse range of characters and plots, from a young veteran fighting to keep his family's ranch to a former outlaw struggling to leave behind his crooked life. Readers will also encounter a Norse adventurer facing his fate on the shores of a newly established colony and a man haunted by his past on a quest for vengeance. The stories are rich with atmospheric detail, capturing the essence of the Western frontier and the complexities of justice in a lawless land.
In addition to these gripping tales, the anthology includes stories of a search for a legendary pirate treasure that tears apart a man's life, a family legacy threatened by an old frontier rivalry, and the desperate choices of a woman stranded in Dodge City, leading to unexpected salvation. Each story is a chapter in the epic saga of the untamed frontier, where freedom, grit, and the unyielding quest for justice resonate like the timeless strains of a cowboy's humble heart. Ridin' with the Pack: Volume Two is a must-read for fans of Westerns, offering a collection of stories that showcase the enduring spirit of the classic Western tale. The anthology's blend of seasoned veterans and rising stars in Western literature ensures a captivating and diverse reading experience. Don't miss this thrilling read! Pick up your copy today.