After being laid off from his corporate job, James Calder and his best friend pan for gold in the California mountains. They meet a series of colorful characters, lose everything, and then stumble upon the greatest gold find of the millennium. An honest man, James builds an empire based on decency and fair play, until murder shatters his world. One by one, people around him are slaughtered. Ominous warnings tell him that he is next. But who is the murderer? And what is the motive? Greed? Envy? Retribution? A serial killer?

Preacher brings his own brand of justice to a gang of grifters in this classic Western from the New York Timesbestselling author of Blood on the Divide. The Price of Gold A wagon train winding through the remote reaches of the Rocky Mountain high country can attract plenty of scavengers—some of them human—like Vic Bedell and his gang of cutthroats. All he wants is the women, who can be traded for gold mine supplies . . . or used for whatever else he has in mind. But he didn’t count on Preacher leading that train. The Color of Blood Bedell’s first mistake is leaving the First Mountain Man for dead. His second mistake is underestimating Preacher’s strength . . . and cunning. And Preacher needs all he can get to lead a hundred and fifty helpless ladies out of captivity through fifteen hundred miles of unforgiving territory filled with hostile Indians—and the deadliest threat of all: Bedell and his wild avengers . . . Praise for the novels of William W. Johnstone “[A] rousing, two-fisted saga of the growing American frontier.”—Publishers Weekly on Eyes of Eagles “There’s plenty of gunplay and fast-paced action as this old-time hero proves again that a steady eye and quick reflexes are the keys to survival on the Western frontier.”—Curled Up with a Good Book on Dead Before Sundown

He will Become a Legend... Before the legend of Preacher there was a man, and before the man there was a boy. In this thrilling new novel, William W. Johnstone tells the story of a young man filled with wanderlust and raw courage—who will someday become a hero. ...If He Survives On nothing more than a lark, he leaves his family and begins a journey from Ohio westward. Along the way, he runs up against badlands and bad men, loses his freedom, gains his freedom, and learns the first rule of the frontier: do whatever it takes to survive. Preacher With ruthless enemies after him—both white men and Indians—he’ll head for a place as brutal as it is beautiful—the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains. Two years later, he will come back down from the mountaintop with new skills, and a new future as one of the most feared and admired men of his time...a man called Preacher.

The latest installment of the 'Mountain Man' series delivers a hard-hitting tale packed with adventure and action as Smoke Jensen seeks vengeance on the corrupt sheriff holding a wounded friend hostage.

Set at an experimental community on Mars in the year 2039-2040, Robot Wars features 14-year-old virtual reality specialist Tyce Sanders. Life on the Red Planet is not always easy, but it is definitely exciting. As Tyce explores his strange surroundings, he finds that the mysteries of the planet point to his greatest discovery—a new relationship with God. He talks about his growing faith and curiosity in a manner that kids can relate to as they are probably wondering some of the same things. In book three, Ambush, Tyce has to rescue his friend Director Rawlings and three other scientists who are trapped in a cave-in on Mars. He also has to uncover a devious plot that threatens to overtake the spaceship—just as they are nearing the end of their six-month journey from Mars to Earth.

counterinsurgency punctuated by moments of heady excitement and terror. Colonel Grau, the editor and translator, has added his own commentary to produce a useful guide for commanders to meet the challenges of this kind of war and to help keep his fellow soldiers alive. This book will also be of interest to the historian and general reader, who will discover that advances in technology have had little impact on this kind of war, and that many of the same tactics the British Army used on the Northwest Frontier still apply today.

In 'The Other Side of the Mountain: Mujahideen Tactics in the Soviet-Afghan War', Ali Ahmad Jalali presents a comprehensive analysis of the tactics employed by the Mujahideen fighters during the Soviet-Afghan War. Through meticulous research and first-hand accounts, Jalali outlines the strategic brilliance and innovative approaches used by the Mujahideen to combat a technologically superior enemy. The book is a valuable resource for military historians and scholars interested in guerrilla warfare tactics. Jalali's writing style is scholarly yet accessible, making complex military strategies understandable to a wide audience. The book is a significant contribution to the understanding of the Soviet-Afghan War and its enduring impact on global conflicts. Ali Ahmad Jalali, a former Afghan Interior Minister and military strategist, draws on his own experiences and expertise to provide unparalleled insight into the mindset and capabilities of the Mujahideen fighters. His firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by the Afghan resistance fighters enriches the narrative and gives readers a unique perspective on the conflict. Jalali's authoritative voice and depth of knowledge make 'The Other Side of the Mountain' a must-read for anyone interested in military history or the complexities of asymmetrical warfare. It is a compelling account that sheds light on a crucial chapter in Afghan history. I highly recommend 'The Other Side of the Mountain: Mujahideen Tactics in the Soviet-Afghan War' to readers who seek a deeper understanding of guerrilla warfare tactics and the resilience of the Afghan resistance fighters. Jalali's expertise and scholarly approach make this book an essential addition to any military history library.

Illustrated with over a hundred maps. When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979, few experts believed that the fledgling Mujahideen resistance movement had a chance of withstanding the modern, mechanized, technologically-advanced Soviet Army. Most stated that resistance was futile and that the Soviet Union had deliberately expanded their empire to the south. The Soviet Union had come to stay. Although some historians looked at the British experience fighting the Afghan mountain tribesmen, most experts discounted any parallels since the Soviet Union possessed an unprecedented advantage in fire power, technology and military might. Although Arab leaders and the West supplied arms and material to the Mujahideen, they did so with the hope of creating a permanent, bleeding ulcer on the Soviet flank, not defeating the Soviet Union. They did not predict that the Soviet Union would voluntarily withdraw from Afghanistan in 1989. There have been few studies of guerrilla warfare from the guerrilla’s perspective. To capture this perspective and the tactical experience of the Mujahideen, the United States Marine Corps commissioned this study and sent two retired combat veterans to interview Mujahideen. The authors were well received and generously assisted by various Mujahideen who willingly talked about their long, bitter war. The authors have produced a unique book which tells the guerrillas’ story as interpreted by military professionals. This is a book about small-unit guerrilla combat. This is a book about death and survival, adaptation and perseverance.

Rising from the ashes of the apocalypse, Ben Raines and his band of fearless rebels must stop Bruno Bottger's diabolical plot to take over Southern Africa by eliminating his armies and freeing the terrified citizens from Bruno's reign of terror