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A love story based on lies and an outlaw gang of murderers and thieves...It's 1884, and Audrey Butler is a twenty-nine-year-old mail order bride who has accepted a marriage proposal to a man named Alan Sperry in Natoma, Oregon. Deciding to leave home, she embarks on a journey she's sure will change her life forever.But upon her arrival, Audrey is welcomed into a home unlike the one she expected. And the nice Christian man she thought she was writing to...is a work of fiction. Meanwhile, Matt Bannister finds trouble in Prairieville, Oregon as a member of the Dielschneider family dedicates himself to taking Bannister's fifteen-year-old niece as his wife and-on his quest to find her-crosses ethical lines and becomes the most wanted man in town.Join US Marshal Matt Bannister as he attempts to juggle a mail order bride's reigning cry for help, a family reunion, and one man's haunting presence.

Never mess with another man's cattle, or suffer the consequences... Robert Fairchild, a wealthy easterner, has retired in Hollister, Oregon. He bought land, built a beautiful home, and brought in thousands of sheep and reliable shepherds. But seeing as Hollister is the epicenter of cattle country, its townsfolk want nothing to do with Robert and the threat his sheep pose to free-range land and water sources. When a group called the Hollister Sheep Shooters is formed-whose primary goal is to kill as many of Robert's sheep as possible in the hopes of running him out of town-Robert refuses to flee. Instead, he gets revenge and starts a deadly feud. As Matt Bannister attempts to uncover who the hood-wearing sheep shooters are, his investigation turns into more than he bargained for, and he struggles to keep the peace between cattlemen and sheepmen-both with hired guns at the ready. Join US Marshal Matt Bannister as he tries to solve a vicious murder while stuck in the middle of a pending war between two very powerful groups.

They say everyone has a price, but at what price does one pay to stay true to themselves and the faith they hold on to? When U.S. Marshal Matt Bannister learned that he hanged two innocent Chinese brothers for the crimes committed by Wu-Pen Tseng-leader of Chinatown-guilt assailed him. But when Wu-Pen was quickly arrested, Matt felt like justice would finally be served.That was-until Wu-Pen escaped from jail.Just as the Chinatown gang leader is about to flee town, he comes up with a devious plan to stay and rule his kingdom.Matt refuses to let Wu-Pen win. But when he goes after the evil Chinatown mastermind, the unthinkable happens. For the first time in Matt's life, he is helpless to save himself. Will he trust God to keep him and his true love safe? Or will he let fear take over?Join US Marshal Matt Bannister on a journey through not only one of danger, but also one of trusting in God to protect him through anything, and everything.

Some wolves attack when their prey is at its weakest. Some charge fiercely. Others...knock softly.When Greg Slater returned home from college for winter break, his whole world changed. After rescuing his high-school sweetheart, Tina Dibari, and helping sentence his best friend, Rene Dibari, to life in prison, Greg fell in love for the first time. Fifteen years later, life isn't easy, but Greg and Tina are working on their marriage. But an old fear has come back to haunt them...Rene has escaped prison, and he's thirsty for revenge.As shocking truths unfold, Greg and Tina face a ripple in their faith and in their home. Tina starts doubting her faith and seeks comfort in a friend with lustful intentions. Meanwhile, Greg struggles to navigate this new unrest in their relationship.Unfortunately, evil stops for no one, and three very different wolves are after the Slater family.Will Greg and Tina's love be enough to keep them together, and-more importantly-will their faith hold true when the wolves come knocking?

Never judge a person by the leather of their skin...But that's exactly what the entire town of Branson, Oregon does.When a stranger comes to town dressed in leather and acting weird, he's immediately shunned by residents. Yet when he sees a young girl thrown from a bridge, he jumps in to save her. And what does he get for his efforts...Either way, he's still being blamed for little Hannie's death when the circus comes into town for Independence Day, and as the town's excitement grows, so does that of a few ruffians looking for a new start.Only problem is, the circus wolfman notices and reports the suspicious behavior to Matt Bannister.Determined to set things right, Matt joins in on the hunt for the killer. But what if the estranged vagabond everyone thinks murdered Hannie isn't the real culprit-no matter what eyewitnesses say?While the entire town mourns the loss of a young girl taken from this world before her time, Matt refuses to halt in his search for the truth. Even if it's a reality no one wants to accept...

From bestselling author Ken Pratt comes a thrilling new chapter in the legendary Matt Bannister series, set in a world where past and present collide.In 1932, Alex Wentworth, a determined journalist for The Jessup County Chronicles, embarks on a mission to uncover a long-lost tale buried in the ashes of the Branson Gazette. His journey leads him to the reclusive Matt Bannister, a man whose name has become legendary, though his story has never been told. When Matt finally agrees to an interview, Alex is thrust into a haunting narrative that begins in 1884.Newly-married Matt, his son Gabriel, and their companions have just boarded a train for home, unaware of the nightmare that awaits them. When a devastating explosion shatters the calm, sending their railcar hurtling into the Columbia River and the rest of the train plummeting into a ravine, Matt and the survivors confront the unimaginable: an act of deliberate sabotage that claims the lives of fifty-nine passengers.Driven by justice and a desperate need to return Gabriel home safely, Matt vows to track down the culprits. His quest leads him into the heart of a chilling conspiracy involving the powerful Stafford Milling Company and the Livengood Plantation, where greed and betrayal run deep.As Matt's tale unfolds, Alex realizes he's not just documenting history-he's preserving a legacy. And there are many more stories waiting to be unearthed.

A love to die for only comes once in a lifetime...In the week leading up to their wedding, Matt Bannister and Christine Knapp's love is put to the ultimate test when the lives of innocent children, caught in the clutches of a sinister criminal underworld, hang in the balance.As the couple's joyous occasion takes a dark turn, a mother named Marjorie finds herself ensnared by a man who is not who he claims to be, but instead a wanted murderer named Ian Heller. When tragedy strikes, claiming Marjorie's life and thrusting her daughter into a nightmarish existence, Matt embarks on a harrowing mission.But will good triumph over darkness-and is it worth dying for?Join US Marshal Matt Bannister one last time as he navigates the twisted corridors of danger and despair in the heart-wrenching conclusion to his epic odyssey.

Greed, violence, and mayhem never end well. But that's what happens when all that you have is never enough...When the Slater's strike gold on someone else's claim, they'll stop at nothing to get it all for themselves. Murder, violence, and unspeakable deception aren't enough to keep Mr. Slater's rampage and thirst for money at bay.But what will happen when Matt Bannister is called into town on a mission to quell the miners' strike and a feud brewing between neighbors?Corruption abounds in the Old West, and- here in Branson-it's up to Matt to stop not only a greedy miner, but also a vicious gang of outlaws who started their own private police force in order for their criminal deeds to appear legit.But when Matt is accused of a most heinous crime, one he couldn't have committed, and arrests a man for murder only to see him released later, Matt knows that this job might keep him from making it to the alter and his beloved Christine.Join US Marshal Matt Bannister as he stands up for what's right in a world that rarely does.

Welcome to Sweethome, a town owned by the cruel Thacker family. The second Matt Banister Western exposes town corruption to religious persecution. From the world of professional boxing to the farthest northern logging camps and the human suffering and tragedies in between.Sweethome is written to answer the age-old question: Can any good come out of tragedy? There is hope for those who believe.

Welcome to Willow Falls. The town young Matthew Bannister ran away from fifteen years before. Now famed U.S. Deputy Marshal Matt Bannister is coming home to reconcile with his family.

WELCOME TO BRANSON, OREGON WHERE NOT EVERYTHING IS AS IT SEEMS.U.S. Marshal Matt Bannister has returned to identify two dead bodies burned in a cabin as Catherine Eckman and her husband Nathan Webster. However, Pick Lawson does not trust Matt and is on a mission to prove he is lying for his own personal gain...Matt Bannister is looking forward to a spending a weekend with Felisha Conway who is coming to town for a wedding. His weekend is turned upside down when his dear friend Christine goes missing, and he finds himself under investigation by a Pinkerton Detective for intentionally misleading the missing persons case of Catherine Eckman.Death, kidnapping and lies are just the start in book five of the best-selling western series by Ken Pratt

Welcome back to Branson, Oregon where murder, love and obsession lurk behind every corner. U.S. Deputy Marshal Matt Bannister is troubled by the cruel and unnatural death of miner Leroy Haywood. There are no witnesses or clues of any kind, just a very slow and horrible murder...unlike any Matt had seen before. He suspects Wu-Pen - the President of the Chinese Benevolent Association and a powerful man in the Chinese community - but has no way of proving it. When Leroy's friend Roger is murdered, Matt again suspects Wu-Pen but, there is no evidence. Martin Ballenger is a good-looking young man who moves to Branson with his mother and younger sister. When Martin sees dancer Edith Williams, he is infatuated by her beauty and her sad smile. His obsession turns violent when he discovers his soulmate is pregnant with another man's baby.Matt is a fighter, a killer and a tough man who isn't afraid to stand his ground against anyone, but sometimes...prayer is our only weapon.Disclaimer: While this series is classified as Christian fiction this title does include violence that may be upsetting to some.

WELCOME TO PRAIRIEVILLE...THE TOWN MORE DEADLY THAN ANYONE EVER EXPECTED.U.S. Marshal Matt Bannister and his Cousin William Fasana are headed to the distant unknown town of Prairieville to solve a murder that no one else can.Railroad tycoon Louis Eckman and his wife are robbed on their way to Branson in the Blue mountains outside of Prairieville. Shortly after, Louis and the driver are murdered and the local sheriff is coming up short.While in town, Matt meets fourteen-year-old Tiffany Foster, who is mourning her father's death. As this relationship grows, Matt learns everything is not as it seems and Tiffany might have the answers.Book six in the Matt Bannister Western Series is a story about finding the truth behind a building body count and deflective deceptions by a wicked family...

THE STRONGEST MOTIVATION TO KILL IS BLOOD VENGEANCE.Wes Wasson - an old Indian fighter and known troublemaker - comes to Branson to visit his Sister and brother in law. While out with his nephew Bruce, Wes hears that a local Indian named Chusi Yellowbear was a survivor of the Bear River Massacre in 1863, and Wes decides he needs to meet him.While harassing Chusi, Wes discovers the man who killed Chusi's family was Bruce's father, Frank Ellison. Chusi has wanted revenge for twenty-one years and now he knows where to find it. After being arrested by Matt bannister for drunken antics, Chusi comes out a changed man with his fighting spirit back, and this time he offers no forgiveness, but blood for blood.Matt is drawn in between Chusi, who wants revenge for his family and Frank who wants to be forgiven. And of course, Wes who wants one more Indian notched in his belt and antagonizes Chusi every chance he has.Matt Bannister must work between them all to try to calm a brewing storm that runs deeper than pride or honor...