After sending Redhand to the happy hunting grounds, Zach, Waity, and Henry hoped peace had come to the valley. However, a new threat comes when Captain Franks and his Black Boys arrive. Franks claims that the land the settlers had settled on was owned by wealthy eastern investors. The settlers are given three buy the land, pay rent or leave. Soon the valley is in flames as Captain Franks and his men try to force the settlers off their land. When the homesteaders realize they’ll get no help from the governor, they elect Zach, Constable and charge Zach with driving Captain Franks out of the valley. To complicate things, Waity announces she is pregnant. Zach promises he’ll be there for the birth of his child. However, when Zach is captured by the Hurons and sold as a slave to another tribe, Zach fears he’ll never see his wife and baby again. Now he must escape and travel back to Rollin’s Trading Post, stop Captain Franks’ harassment of the settlers, and still be there for the birth of his child.
Author
Writing has always been a lifelong dream. Finally, at 71 years young, that dream became a reality. I am honored to be part of Dusty Saddles Publishing, the leading publisher of Western Novels. Currently, I have several Western Series on Amazon: Chet Henderson: Texas Ranger Adventure Series, Bear Willis: Mountain Man Series, and Willie McGee: Mountain Man Series. Along with a co-write with my granddaughter. In creating my Westerns, I wanted to do three things, be authentic, create likable characters, and tell a good story. With a lot of hard work and prayer, my books have been well received, so, I must be doing something right. I live with my wife of fifty-three years and our cat Moxie on Rattlesnake Ridge. We are lucky that our children, grandchildren, and great-grandson all live close by. When I'm not writing, I enjoy woodcarving, fishing, and pampering my classic Jaguar. I donate a portion of the profits from my books to Veteran charities, including the Veteran’s Independence Project.
