“Well he did it again. This continuation in the series was top notch….” “...unexpected in this kind of series. Cliff hanger….” “This is an excellent read for the genre….” Driven from his home to protect his loved ones from retaliation from the town council of Bandera, Texas, John Crudder becomes a vagabond. As he moves across the state, he sees injustice everywhere and so continues his role as the Midnight Marauder beyond the boundaries of Bandera. In Huntsville, he finds cruelty worse than anything he has previously seen. And the man responsible escapes justice for murder and lives beyond the reach of the law. Crudder’s stand against such evil is the only way he can get the Scales of Justice to balance. Crudder becomes aware of the role of a politician in central Texas who brings the Ku Klux Klan to the state and sets out to persuade him to change his ways. As a result of his actions, Crudder is now a wanted man with a price on his head. Everywhere he goes, he reads the wanted posters about the Midnight Marauder. He wonders if he will forever have to live in the shadows and what that might mean in regard to Charlotte, his true love. Be sure to read the other novels in the Midnight Marauder Midnight Marauder Return of Midnight Marauder Revenge of Midnight Marauder Midnight Marauder and the President of the United States Love Child Bad to the Bone Candy Man Also be sure to read Lost, about a modern-day cowboy, Clint Hazard, who succeeds in making an absolute mess of his life. But he finds hope….

“The best new western series, bar none!” “Roy Clinton’s Midnight Marauder series is the first new western series that has a hero who doesn’t require magic or superhuman powers to get the Job done. Mr Clinton displays a gratifying command of the English language….” “…This was a very well written book and could not get enough of the story and wished it would keep going.” “…An enjoyable history and moral, ethical lessons….” “This book is a fascinating story of a man's determination to balance the scales of justice….” What if the President of the United States personally asked for your help? That is the situation John Crudder faced. But the President not only wants the services of Crudder but also of the Midnight Marauder. John's mission takes him to his boyhood home of New York City and then into the Executive Mansion in Washington D.C. Crudder learns the President wants him to find the people responsible for the most devastating financial crisis the country has ever faced. John finds these enemies of the country are also personal enemies of his. And they hurt one of the people most important to him. Readers’ Favorite Review 5 Stars Midnight Marauder and the President of the United States : A Series of Western Novels Featuring the Adventures of John Crudder by Roy Clinton is a gripping story with powerful historical hints and strong social and political commentaries. The president needs the help of the Midnight Marauder to root out the scumbags responsible for the financial crisis that is hitting the country this hard. John Crudder feels honored to do the president’s bidding, a mission that takes him back to his childhood city of New York and to Washington DC. It just so happens that the enemies of the state are John’s personal enemies and he can’t stand the fact that they have also hurt the one man he loves with utmost loyalty. Roy Clinton blends adventure and a political thriller, creates characters that are bold, and develops themes that are both exciting and relevant. The novel feels real, a work that is well-researched and featuring political and social commentaries that provoke in readers a reflection on the reality of contemporary America. The narrative voice is strong and it combines both humor and suspense to maintain readers' interest. The characters are compelling, elaborately developed with rich backgrounds. Midnight Marauder and the President of the United States is beautifully written. The story opens with the unusual meeting between President Ulysses S. Grant and John, a meeting in which the president expresses concerns about the collapse of one of the banks that financed the railroads. It makes for a powerful premise to have the president personally ask for someone's services. The dialogues and the narration are top-notch and the plot makes it difficult to put this book down. Be sure to read the other novels in the Midnight Marauder Midnight Marauder Return of Midnight Marauder Revenge of Midnight Marauder Midnight Marauder and the President of the United States Love Child Bad to the Bone Candy Man Also be sure to read Lost, about a modern-day cowboy, Clint Hazard, who succeeds in making an absolute mess of his life. But he finds hope….

Recipient of Readers’ Favorite Book Award “…I started reading it and couldn't put it down….” “Excellent story. I love the way this writer tells a story.” “…Roy never disappoints to provide a great read…” “…Can’t wait to see what comes next in the series.” “…There’s enough Texas history to keep things interesting and the stories are compelling. Fun westerns, well done.” What would you do if a teenager showed up and said he was your son? Slim Hanson is in for the shock of his life when fifteen year old Richie comes calling. His mother, Marie, who was Hanson’s true love after the death of his first wife, has just been murdered. The Midnight Marauder is on the trail of the murderer and faces his greatest challenge and danger yet. Will he survive? Readers' Favorite Review 5 Stars Love A Midnight Marauder Adventure is a true western novel that was an excellent read. When Slim Hanson discovers he has a teenage son, Richie, from a woman he loved very much many years ago, he is thrilled. Slim, his daughter, Charlotte, and her husband, John Crudder, and his horse, Midnight, welcome Richie into the family with open arms and lots of love. Richie has come because his mother, Marie, has been murdered and she had told him that if anything ever happened to her he should go to Bandera because he has family there. When John hears the story of how Marie was murdered, he takes it upon himself to track down the killer and bring him to justice. John faces many life-threatening and scary situations as he tracks down the bad guys. There were many twists, turns and alarming events that made it impossible to put down Love Child. I particularly liked that Roy Clinton made the story come alive and it was so very accurate to the time period. This is the first book I have read by Roy Clinton but I look forward to reading all of the John Crudder Midnight Marauder Adventures as soon as possible. If you like the ‘Old West’ genre, this book is a must-read. I believe this would make a great TV series or perhaps even a movie. I highly recommend this book for men and women, young and old. Thank you, Roy Clinton, for a winning book in Love Child. Be sure to read the other novels in the Midnight Marauder Midnight Marauder Return of Midnight Marauder Revenge of Midnight Marauder Midnight Marauder and the President of the United States Love Child Bad to the Bone Candy Man Also be sure to read Lost, about a modern-day cowboy, Clint Hazard, who succeeds in making an absolute mess of his life. But he finds hope….

“I love this author! His books are very entertaining. I Always look forward to his books.” “…Story was gripping running the range of emotions.…” An evil band of outlaws move from town to town preying on the helpless. They target elderly people and single women. They have robbed and murdered with impunity. Towns are terrified. No one wants to go up against them. That is just the situation that requires the Midnight Marauder. John Crudder tracks them down in an effort to balance the Scales of Justice. As he realizes he is out gunned, he decides to take them on one-by-one. Readers’ Favorite Review 5 Stars The Midnight Marauder, John Crudder, has once again taken to the road to capture the very evil Butch Granger and his three friends in Bad to the Bone by Roy Clinton. When Butch arrives in Bandera and kills Jack and Thelma, an elderly couple John and his family know well, in a very violent and senseless way, John knows he must follow their trail and bring them to justice. As he follows their path through many small towns, he finds that Butch has killed many more seniors as well as a young child, dogs, cats and horses, all of them brutally and with much more extra force than needed. Butch is known, feared and wanted in many of the towns John travels through and the more he hears, the more he learns how evil Butch is. Butch has no conscience and has enjoyed hurting people since he was a young boy just because he could. This makes John even more anxious to stop him as quickly as possible. Bad to the A Midnight Marauder Adventure is an old time western story with adventure, excitement, and surprises that kept me reading late into the night. I have very quickly become a fan of the Midnight Marauder series and Roy Clinton’s writing. He has a perfect knack of making the story very real while keeping all of the fictional elements as well. Bad to the Bone is a winner, as is the whole series. If you enjoy a good old fashioned cowboy story, this is a must-read for young and old. It is a well written, clean story without cursing or sex scenes; just a good, solid book. Be sure to read the other novels in the Midnight Marauder Midnight Marauder Return of Midnight Marauder Revenge of Midnight Marauder Midnight Marauder and the President of the United States Love Child Bad to the Bone Candy Man Also be sure to read Lost, about a modern-day cowboy, Clint Hazard, who succeeds in making an absolute mess of his life. But he finds hope….

“…one of Clinton’s best novels….” “Gripping recounting of the first Kidnapping for Ransom….” “My heart was moved in this story. Entertaining…tough…historical and educational….” Ripped-from-the-headlines of 1874, little Charley Ross was abducted in front of his home in Philadelphia. The nation was riveted as it followed the search of a city that expanded to the nation. Would their child be next? Who would steal a child in an effort to extort his parents? It was the first kidnapping for ransom in the United States. This historical event is central to this Midnight Marauder adventure. John Crudder is once again summoned to Washington DC by the President. He is commissioned as a special agent to the president to find the kidnapped boy. The Midnight Marauder’s help is needed to solve the kidnapping and hopefully recover the boy. This historical novel closely follows the facts of that case. Review by Red Headed Book Lover 5 stars Candy Man by Roy Clinton ties our stomachs in knots as the president calls on the Midnight Marauder to hopefully return the boy safely to his fearful family. John Crudder is a remarkable western hero, following the trail for what is right and just, we are drawn into the investigation and the harrowing ordeal the Ross family suffered. Candy Man is a sensational novel that will have any reader trembling with excitement to see if John Crudder, the Midnight Marauder, can solve the case in time to save a stolen child. Roy Clinton brings the past back to glorious life in his Midnight Marauder series. Infusing the urgency and facts of the real-life 1874 case into the marrow of Candy Man narrative which pulls us back in time. Roy Clinton is a fantastically talented historical fiction author. He is an author, unlike any other whose work will ensnare any reader and leave them satiated from the robust tales he has to tell! Candy Man by Roy Clinton is an exciting western novel until the shocking end. I found myself unable to tear my eyes away from the compelling pages, thrilled by every breathtaking twist and turn Roy Clinton’s Candy Man takes us on! Unlike many historical fiction novels that loosely base themselves in history, Roy Clinton takes great care to preserve the details of the case of abduction for ransom while John Crudder leads the investigation, which in part is what makes Candy Man A Midnight Marauder Adventure so engaging. I truly could feel the authenticity that oozes from the pages as I became wholeheartedly invested in the characters and their outcome, vehemently praying for that happy ending. With assurity and great delight, I unequivocally and passionately award Candy Man A Midnight Marauder Adventure by Roy Clinton five stars! Be sure to read the other novels in the Midnight Marauder Series: Midnight Marauder Return of Midnight Marauder Revenge of Midnight Marauder Midnight Marauder and the President of the United States <

The Midnight Marauder faces his greatest nemesis. Butch "The Butcher" Granger escapes from Huntsville State Penitentiary leaving a trail of bodies behind. He is intent on making good on his threat to kill everyone who had a part in putting him in prison. Granger also swore he would kill their families. John Crudder, the Midnight Marauder, sets out to stop him. In the final battle, Crudder faces The Butcher at Purgatory Creek. As the bullets fly, Crudder comes to the end of the road and is shot multiple times. Making good on his promise, Granger's executioner goes to the H&F Ranch to kill Charlotte Crudder and their twin daughters. Other Books by Roy Clinton Lost Midnight Marauder Return of Midnight Marauder Revenge of Midnight Marauder Midnight Marauder and the President of the United States Love Child Bad to the Bone Candy Man

Butch “The Butcher” Granger is alive! That shocking discovery is made by Charlotte Hanson who thought she had killed him. Now Granger begins a reign of terror. He seeks out those he believes have done him wrong planning to get his revenge by sadistically executing them. Granger’s sidekick is the well-known professional gambler and gunslinger, Bill Longley. Together they kill with impunity. For them, it doesn’t matter who is their target. Innocent people fall prey to the wicked henchmen. The only one who can help is John Crudder, the Midnight Marauder. This time, the Midnight Marauder will not be content with taking “The Butcher” prisoner; only death will silence this wicked man. Be sure to read the other novels in the Midnight Marauder Midnight Marauder Return of Midnight Marauder Revenge of Midnight Marauder Midnight Marauder and the President of the United States Love Child Bad to the Bone Candy Man Purgatory Creek Also, be sure to read Lost, about a modern-day cowboy, Clint Hazard, who succeeds in making an absolute mess of his life. But he finds hope….

Murder, romance, and retribution. The Mississippi River is red with blood. Special Agent John Crudder (aka, The Midnight Marauder) is called on by President Ulysses S. Grant to solve the murders and disappearances of people from riverboats on the Mississippi River. Rather than finding riverboat trips to be peaceful vacations, unsuspecting people are being murdered. The murders are accepted as normal and the disappearances are covered up. As time passes, more people fall prey to outlaws who frequent the riverboats. Crudder uncovers evidence that riverboat captains are covering up the crimes in an effort to protect their profits. Brother-in-law, Richie Hanson, joins Crudder on this adventure. At sixteen, Richie is mature beyond his years, having suffered through the murder of his mother and the hanging of her assailant. What starts out to be the trip of a lifetime turns into a fortuitous meeting with the daughter of a United States Senator. Their relationship blooms as the bodies continue to fall. Other Books by Roy Clinton Books in the Midnight Marauder Series Midnight Marauder Return of Midnight Marauder Revenge of Midnight Marauder Midnight Marauder and the President of the United States Love Child Bad to the Bone Candy Man Purgatory Creek Outlaw Revenge Also, be sure to read Lost, about a modern-day cowboy, Clint Hazard, who succeeds in making an absolute mess of his life. But he finds hope….

The United States is in a frenzy about the news that gold has been found. This time it is in the Black Hills of the Dakota Territory, started by none other than George Custer who proclaimed that gold had been found in the sacred hunting ground of the Sioux Indians. Before the Battle of Little Big Horn, the fuse for the massacre was lit by Custer’s massive expedition into Indian lands. Custer brought more than one thousand men, one hundred wagons, horse-drawn Gatling guns and canons, and a herd of three hundred head of cattle to provide food for the troops. They left a swath of destruction that desecrated the Sioux sacred hunting ground. Half crazed prospectors now rush to the Dakota Territory to get rich quick, further defiling the pristine wilderness. Payback from the Indians will come in time. As thousands rush to find the yellow metal, the result is not just predictable price gouging, but numerous instances of burglary, theft, and murder. Gold fever spreads through the nation like a plague. A concerned President Ulysses S. Grant once again calls on Special Agent to the John Crudder, aka the Midnight Marauder, to wade into the fray and be his eyes and ears in the lawless Black Hills. Along the way, gold fever strikes close to home. Sixteen year old Richie Hanson accompanies John Crudder. Getting caught up in the frenzy himself, he separates from John to find his treasure. Along the way, thieves stomp him until they believe he is dead. Can the Midnight Marauder and Richie escape? Will Crudder succeed in giving the president the guidance he needs to restore sanity to the nation? Other Books by Roy Clinton Books in the Midnight Marauder Series Midnight Marauder Return of Midnight Marauder Revenge of Midnight Marauder Midnight Marauder and the President of the United States Love Child Bad to the Bone Candy Man Purgatory Creek Outlaw Revenge Riverboat Blood Devil on the Pandemic Also, be sure to read Lost, about a modern-day cowboy, Clint Hazard, who succeeds in making an absolute mess of his life. But he finds hope. …

A brand new Western adventure from Roy Clinton! This is action, adventure and drama all the way as Marshal Clem Williams fights to regain his freedom. Marshal Clem Williams is framed for murder and cattle rustling. Over night, the beloved marshal of Bandera, Texas, goes from being one of the most trusted men in town to being hated by all. He resigns his position and runs. Unless John Crudder, aka the Midnight Marauder intervenes, Marshal Williams will be hanged. What is the Midnight Marauder willing to do to save his friend? What would you do to save the life of a friend? Grab your copy today!

Early praise for John Mountain Man "If you have a hunger for an engaging, humorous western story, this is a must-read for you. Roy Clinton has again written about 'The Midnight Marauder,’ and I, for one, could not stop until the end. Roy Clinton's back story gives us a feeling of seeing the story happen. Can't wait for a sequel!" Lloyd Garner A mountain man is the last thing John Crudder, The Midnight Marauder, thought he would be. But when outlaws robbed the express office in Bandera and went on a killing spree as they left town, John knew he had to seek to balance the “scales of justice.” His journey took him to the mountains of far West Texas and on the adventure of a lifetime. John is ambushed by the outlaws he’s tracking. The bandits steal his great stallion, Midnight, all of his supplies, and even his boots. As he sets out after the outlaws, he is attacked by vicious animals and left near death. He has to survive not only his injuries but some of the harshest weather ever. An unlikely ally nurses John to health and puts him back on the trail of the murderers. But the adventure is far from over. Will he be able to bring the desperadoes to justice? Will he ever find Midnight? Will he catch the murderers? Don’t miss the latest adventure of The Midnight Marauder. Grab your copy today!

A brand new Mountain Man adventure from Roy Clinton! John Crudder, the Midnight Marauder, is back in the mountains looking for the brothers who murdered several, including the mother of John’s adopted daughter, Gracie. The marshal of Bandera, Clem Williams, accompanies Crudder and together they are witness to some of the most sadistic acts ever committed. They ride to the Comanche village and are aided by the chief’s son, Sky-Eagle. Facing harsh weather and Indians who become increasingly hostile, John Crudder fights his strong desire to get revenge for the horrible crimes of the Crockett brothers. The Midnight Marauder gets plunged into a struggle for his life. Early Praise for Mountain Man Revenge Another great western depicting interactions between Native Americans and western pioneers. Learning the white man can be a vicious, evil entity, paralleling anything the Comanche could think of. This is a novel that will keep you fascinated throughout and give you insight into western justice - both with the Comanche and white man. You will experience many emotions; all will surprise you. I recommend reading this novel which I enjoyed immensely! Lloyd Garner

A brand new mountain man adventure from Roy Clinton! The Hole-In-The-Wall hideout didn’t have anything on Fallout. Thieves, murderers, and other desperados lived in the mountain hideout of far west Texas. John Crudder, the Midnight Marauder, tracks the last member of a family of murderers. Elmer Crockett and his two sons, Carl and Earl, have engaged in some of the most heinous crimes with Elmer and Carl ultimately paying the price for their offences. Now Earl is left to continue the family legacy and may be the most despicable of them all. Earl murdered the mother of the Midnight Marauder’s adopted daughter, Gracie. In the shootout that took her mother’s life, Gracie was also wounded. John Crudder knows if he doesn’t bring Earl to justice, the lowlife would likely go free since few other men would be willing to track an outlaw in the mountains. John Crudder is once again accompanied by his friend, Marshal Clem Williams. Their quest takes them back to the Comanche village where they are aided by their friend, Chief Sky-Eagle. John found the Comanches were astute in the way they dealt with scoundrels. The Midnight Marauder is called on to put his skills to use once again, eclipsing every previous adventure. How much longer can John Crudder cheat death? What will happen when he meets one of the cruelest outlaws of the old west? When will enough be enough so that the Midnight Marauder can retire his guns and daggers and let others take up the mantle of balancing the Scales of Justice?

Action and adventure in the Old West from acclaimed author Roy Clinton.A young Comanche brave has made a difficult and dangerous journey to deliver a message to a white man. The Indian nearly lost his life, but his tribe would suffer worse without help. The white man, John Crudder, the Midnight Marauder, must journey to the Chisos Mountains to help his friend Sky-Eagle, chief of the Comanche Nation. They are being harassed and mistreated by Shadwick, an Indian agent appointed by the government to see that Native Americans have what they need. But Shadwick is a crook and a murderer and has kept for himself the money he should have given the Comanche and has determined to kill as many Indians as possible before moving the rest off their land. The Midnight Marauder must get to the village before Shadwick can carry out his plan.Grab your copy today!