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Johnny stopped his horse; he could hear shooting in the far distance. 'I'm too far away to give them help. I shouldn't have stayed at the line camp.' He put his horse into a cantor and turned toward the distant shooting. Johnny took his Sharp, hobbled his horse and mules, and climbed a hill overlooking the edge of the battlefield. Eagle Feather and Amos were pinned down by half a dozen rustlers.The Ragan Brothersis Joe Wayne Brumett's second western novel, which catches up with Melody, Tom, Eagle Feather, and the rest of the outfit on the TM Ranch sixteen years after the conclusion toNorth of Big Spring.This time, however, there's a newcomer in the bunkhouse—Johnny Ragan, who quickly proves himself as a fierce shot after Indians attack the ranch. He earns himself a job with Tom McDowell and soon falls in love with Ruth, the daughter of the nearby Indian chief. As word of Johnny's quick hands and loyal heart spread, he is reunited with his long-lost brother, and the two go into business. But their fortune takes a turn for the worse when Ruth files for divorce and a mysterious band of thieves threatens the town. For readers who love the old west, The Ragan Brothers has the perfect mix of romance, adventure, and a cast of unforgettable characters.

Johnny stopped his horse; he could hear shooting in the far distance. 'I'm too far away to give them help. I shouldn't have stayed at the line camp.' He put his horse into a cantor and turned toward the distant shooting. Johnny took his Sharp, hobbled his horse and mules, and climbed a hill overlooking the edge of the battlefield. Eagle Feather and Amos were pinned down by half a dozen rustlers.The Ragan Brothersis Joe Wayne Brumett's second western novel, which catches up with Melody, Tom, Eagle Feather, and the rest of the outfit on the TM Ranch sixteen years after the conclusion toNorth of Big Spring.This time, however, there's a newcomer in the bunkhouse—Johnny Ragan, who quickly proves himself as a fierce shot after Indians attack the ranch. He earns himself a job with Tom McDowell and soon falls in love with Ruth, the daughter of the nearby Indian chief. As word of Johnny's quick hands and loyal heart spread, he is reunited with his long-lost brother, and the two go into business. But their fortune takes a turn for the worse when Ruth files for divorce and a mysterious band of thieves threatens the town. For readers who love the old west, The Ragan Brothers has the perfect mix of romance, adventure, and a cast of unforgettable characters.

"I stopped suddenly, for my visitor stood there smiling at me, having drawn a pistol, and was pointing the weapon at me." 'I'm going to eat your food, drink your water, and steal your horse... If you as much as move toward that pistol, I'll shoot you dead ' he growled. After returning home from the Civil War to find that his father has died, Confederate Major Tom McDowell sells his house and decides to start a new life in the west. In North of Big Spring, author Joe Wayne Brumett takes readers on an exciting and dangerous ride through the raw Texas plains of 1860. Tom must rely on his military training as he faces outlaws, Indians, and severe snowstorms. North of Big Spring is a story of hardship, drama, and love that provides readers a rich and colorful glimpse into the atmosphere of the Wild West. Tom makes many devoted friends in the town of Big Spring, a few desperate enemies, and ultimately proves that faith in God makes the difference when dealing with sorrows, disappointments, and blessings.