Peter Brandvold Ordine dei libri

"Acclaimed author of Bear Haskell: U.S. Deputy Marshal"--Cover.

Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, two men embark on a daring quest into Mexico, driven by the allure of treasure. They seek the legendary Bells of El Diablo, rumored to be made of pure gold and hidden away. Their journey intertwines themes of adventure, greed, and the impact of war, as they navigate the challenges and dangers of their pursuit, ultimately testing their resolve and friendship in a tumultuous landscape.

Dag Enberg emerges as a compelling new western hero in this gritty narrative by Peter Brandvold, known for his engaging Sheriff Ben Stillman series. The story promises a blend of action, romance, and the rugged allure of the Wild West, showcasing Brandvold's signature storytelling style that captivates fans of the genre. Expect a thrilling ride filled with intense characters and dramatic encounters that redefine the classic western experience.

Of all the legends of the Old West, few are as stained with ink, blood, and bullets as the violent days of bounty hunter Lou Prophet. But what happens when the hunter becomes the hunted? Heaven knows there’ll be hell to pay . . . THE DEVIL RIDES AGAIN After a hard night with his sometime lover Louisa Bonaventure—“the Vengeance Queen”—Lou Prophet decides to cool his heels at a local honky tonk. Things heat up fast when he defends one of the girls from a sadistic brute who also happens to be the deputy sheriff. And now Prophet is running for his life . . . WITH A BOUNTY ON HIS HEAD Heading south of the border to Mexico, Prophet isn’t the only man marked for death. The young red-headed pistolero Colter Farrow has made an awful lot of enemies, too—and now practically every bounter hunter south of the Rio Grande is gunning for blood. For money. For fun. And, now, for Lou Prophet . . . “Here’s a writer with hot, fast violence and the guts to write what he wants.” —Tom McNulty, Dispatches from the Last Outlaw

Last Stage to Hell: What do you do if you take a stagecoach out of Denver and a thousand bullets whiz past your head? If you're Lou Prophet, you get revenge. Devil by the Tail: When a fork-tongued demon busts out of prison to wreak hell on a small Texas town? If you're Lou Prophet, you get revenge.

Gideon Hawk, the Rogue Lawman, is back in a brand-new western duo . . . In Undertaker's Friend, Hawk shoots three men who try to rob a saloon. One of those men is the spoiled son of a local rancher, Mortimer Stanley. When the smoke finally clears over Cedar Bend, if the Rogue Lawman is still alive, he'll likely discover that one of his only remaining friends is the local undertaker, who whistles while he works and laughs all the way to the bank. In Bloody Canaan, Hawk learns that an innocent girl has been kidnapped by the notorious outlaw businessman, Quentin Burnett. With the assistance of the beautiful Saradee Jones, Hawk's lover as well as his nemesis, Hawk shows Burnett what happens when bad men cross the rogue lawman.

"In Gun Trouble at Diamondback, Bear is given the nasty assignment of going after the man or men who killed his old friend, Lou Cameron. Cameron was the town marshal of Diamondback, a small, dusty settlement in the wilds of Wyoming Territory--until someone backshot him when he was leaving the outhouse behind his office. When Bear rides into Diamondback, he finds himself not only chin-deep in the mystery of who killed his old friend but eyebrow deep in the allure of his old friend's still-beautiful and alluring widow. In The Jackals of Sundown, Henry Dade assigns his top deputy, Haskell, to head down to Texas and throw the cuffs on an infamous and notoriously mysterious as well as slippery regulator named Jack Hyde, whose cunning and devious methods of killing those he's been paid to kill, as well as his uncanny ability to avoid capture, have gotten him dubbed "the Jackal." Complicating matters is that nobody seems to know what the Jackal looks like. No one has gotten that close and lived to tell about him. He rides like a . . . well, like a jackal haunting the range!"--

"1880's fast moving hard hitting western duo. Sheriff Ben Stillman, Johnny Nevada"--

Bounty hunter Lou Prophet is on the trail of infamous train robber Frank Beauregard, whose ruthless nature contrasts sharply with his innocent mail-order bride. Amidst this pursuit, Lou finds himself in a precarious situation after a mysterious wedding, waking up injured in the desert and pursued by dangerous foes. The narrative intertwines themes of lawlessness, unexpected marriage, and survival, showcasing Lou's struggles as he navigates treachery and his own choices in a harsh landscape.

Featuring sympathetic characters alongside morally complex villains, the narrative immerses readers in a richly detailed world. The vivid descriptions evoke sensory experiences, allowing one to almost smell the gunsmoke and taste the dust, enhancing the storytelling. This combination of relatable figures and atmospheric writing creates a gripping tale that captivates from the start.