Frank Bonham

"In 'Sergeant Forson's Dirty-Shirt Army' a seasoned sergeant tries to turn undisciplined recruits into true soldiers despite his commanding officer's indifference, but things change when Major King learns his daughter's stagecoach will likely be attacked by Indians. 'Furnace Flat' tells of Grady Ryan's attempt to get rich mining borax in Death Valley"--

Rodeo Killer is a tale of the smoldering and violent conflicts among New Mexico cattle ranchers, cattle buyers, and breeders of horses for the rodeo circuit. In Mission Creek, the Red River region of Texas is the background for the fiery tale of Ruel Starrett who, after struggling all his life to gain a foothold in ranching, takes the opportunity to purchase a half interest in the great Spade Ranch there.