In 1861, men are enlisting in the Texas Mounted Rifles to keep the land free from Indian raids. There are larger conflicts, however. Texas has seceded from the union while war brews between the...
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Author: Kelton, ElmerSummary:Genre: Historical fiction -
Author: Jackson, LisaSummary:
Last time we met her, Shannon Flannery struggled to prove her innocence when blamed for her husband's death. Now Shannon is sure someone is trying to kill her, but the only person who believes her...
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Author: Brown, PeterSummary:
Always on the verge of something better, Brown's characters in this short story collection are often hard drinking and fast driving--tending to be both violent and religious. And as they grasp for...
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Author: Boggs, Johnny D.Summary:
The harsh lands between the Pecos River and the Rio Grande are ruled by renegade Texas Ranger Captain Hector Savage. Into this realm rides Ranger Dave Chance with a prisoner--a big-talking...
Genre: Western fiction -
Author: Holmes, JuliaSummary:
Ben has just returned from a war waged against a nameless enemy. To avoid being nabbed by police and forced to work in a factory, he'll need to find a wife. But to do that, he must wear a bachelor...
Genre: Political fiction -
Author: Harrigan, StephenSummary:
Exiled to Texas with his grown daughter, sculptor Francis "Gil" Gilheaney is commissioned to create a statue for a man who recently lost his son in WWI. But as work on the statue progresses,...
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Author: Johnstone, William W.Summary:
Frank Morgan and a handful of survivors are stranded in Western Canada. An old enemy of Frank's has resurfaced, and with him a band of murderous Metis rebels armed with stolen U.S. Army Gatling...
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Author: Begley, LouisSummary:
Schmidt is a self-described maverick WASP attorney who now heads a foundation established by his magnanimous billionaire Jewish Egyptian friend, Mike Mansour. At 78, Schmidt is widowed, vigorous,...
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Author: Kemelman, HarrySummary:
Rabbi Small must discover the truth surrounding the mysterious death of a non-practicing member of his congregation or forfeit all hope for peace in the temple.
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Author: Kemelman, HarrySummary:
Rabbi Small is joyously preparing to celebrate Passover. However, the holiday season is marred when local violence, racism, and misplaced pride run amok.
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Author: Kemelman, HarrySummary:
A member of Rabbi Small's congregation dies a mysterious death during a hurricane. When the suspect turns out to be a troubled but likable young man, Rabbi Small comes to his aid.
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Author: Kemelman, HarrySummary:
As a favor, the rabbi looks in on Jordan Goodman, son of the local grocer. Jordan has adopted the beliefs of a fundamentalist Jewish group, and before long, he is the only suspect in a local...
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Author: Kemelman, HarrySummary:
After leaving his Barnard's Crossing Temple, Rabbi David Small launches a Judaic studies program at nearby Windermere College. He soon enthralls his students with dynamic discussions on the...
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Author: AviSummary:
Thirteen-year-old Jonathan goes off to fight in the Revolutionary War and discovers the real war is being fought within himself.
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Author: AviSummary:When he moves from Los Angeles to Providence, Rhode Island, Kenny discovers that his new house is haunted by the spirit of a black slave boy who asks Kenny to return with him to the early...
Genre: Juvenile fiction