In Cherokee Parks’ second book in the Colt’s Justice series, Parks expands further on the life of Colt Raines, a Confederate veteran trained in the art of dealing death that all began with the short story Colt’s Justice: Almost Home. Although now a peaceful rancher with a wife and children, and small place in East Texas, his skills and sense of right and wrong are still in high demand, bringing yet another individual in need of his unique talents. A one-time outlaw who turned to the ministry, thanks to a bullet from Colt’s Sharps rifle, comes seeking help for his entire congregation. Recommendations from friends in the San Angelo area prompt Colt to finally accept the request. Another friend, bounty hunter Bill Carson, decides to delay away his hunt for lawbreakers and include himself in this fight for justice. Colt and Bill are joined by the Reverend Obadiah Mills, who choses to strap on his guns one more time, as well as other old friends who join the fight once they arrive in San Angelo. More unexpected help shows up, somewhat complicating the search for justice, but the newcomers prove their worth almost immediately as they pursue more than one batch of outlaws. The closer they get to their targets, the more blood is shed, and the more complicated things get as they find out there are outside forces at work. When all is said and done, there turns out to be enemies among their allies. But Colt Raines, the relentless pursuer, get to the bottom of the barrel and digs out the last rotten apple, bringing justice to the people of West Texas.

In Cherokee Parks’ third book of the Colt’s Justice series, The Death Ride, Parks takes Colt Raines, the Confederate veteran trained in the art of dealing death, on a journey to the mountains of Northern Wyoming and Southern Montana Territories. Leaving his peaceful ranch, and his loving wife and children, makes it harder than ever to do, but his sense of right and wrong compel him to take on another job in an attempt to stop rustlers from picking Wyoming ranchers blind. The request for aid is brought to his door by a man who falls dead at his door. Within the next few days, before Colt can even decide to accept the job, another man comes to kill him, but is thwarted by his new ranch hand. That attempt seals Colt’s decision, and he starts preparations to leave. Rejoined by a familiar train crew, Colt is surprised to have as a companion a man much like himself, Julius Foster, assigned to ensure that Colt returns home safe and sound. In Denver, another old friend assigns two new U.S. Deputy Marshals to assist Colt in his drive to rid the ranches of rustlers and help bring law to Wyoming and Montana Territories. Taking the dead man who aroused Colt’s interest in this job along with them, as per the request of his employers, Colt and the others sense that there is more wrong than just rustlers. When the truth is discovered, the long ride begins. Colt Raines, the relentless pursuer, once again uses his unique skill set to root out the rustlers and their associates, and bring justice to the region - even though it nearly kills him. Will this be the last ride Colt makes in the name of justice? About the Author - Little is known about this reclusive Texas writer. What is known is that he spins an excellent story, that he is a cowboy who still believes in, and lives by, the Code of the West, and that he has traveled the West extensively. Beyond that, he remains a mystery. Look for other stories by this very talented Western author such as Willy Rode Alone, Pinto’s Run, Hard Ride to Cora, Colt’s Justice: Chasing a Shadow, Colt’s Justice: Blood Along Dove Creek and others as well as upcoming releases.