A H Holt

Wes Lane's palomino leads Red Thornton's black by barely a length. As Red's horse quickens, its legs bunching close to its belly, Wes slams his quirt down with every gallop. The black runs steady, advancing until its nose is even with the palomino's...In the race as in life, cousins Red and Wes are bitter rivals--Wes the spoiled heir of the sprawling White Willow Ranch and Red the son of a humble rancher. In the heat of an argument, Wes is poised to murder an unconscious Red, but, in a panic, kills the onlooking barkeep instead. Red awakens to find himself framed for Wes's crime and is quickly sentenced and sent off to Yuma. Released from his false imprisonment, Red returns home to find Wes forced into hiding, White Willow taken over by a gang of outlaws, and his own prized mustangs stolen. Setting out to retrieve his property and clear his name no matter the challenge, Red's plans begin to unfold. But when the outlaws kidnap Wes's son, Red must forget revenge and join with his enemy to save the innocent child. Genre - Western Time Period - 1880s Location - Arizona #Prison #Yuma #Betrayal #Innocent #Novel #Story #Deception #Action #Adventure #Romance #Rider #Palomino #Mustang #Horses #Outlaw #Kidnapping #Crime #Murder #Arizona #Honor #Family #Western #Innocent #Cowboy #Horseman #Rancher #False Imprisonment #Hero #Suspense #Thriller Anne Haw Holt Ph.D., writing as A. H. Holt. Ahholt.com

Historical Christian fiction. Story of the two thieves. An epic tale spanning the lifetime of its characters. Set in Israel during the time of Christ, the story follows the life and times of two thieves. Jerusalem as its background, the story moves from the brutal life of a highwayman to the warmth of family and to the ultimate betrayal and a shattering revelation. ******** My father, Richard Wallace Haw, wrote the basic story of this book a long time ago. His story was obviously a work of love. Written after he had visited Israel, the manuscript sat in a box for years. Its typewriter text faded and the paper curled with age. I loved my father. He was a great man. I went about publishing my novels and working fulltime. Long after his death, I decided to rewrite his story. The language and syntax were so formal, but the story was beautiful. I added my own touches, changing enough to make it flowing and readable. I am immensely proud of The Malefactors, and I believe that my father is too. Set in Biblical Palestine during the time of Christ. The Malefactors weaves the story of the two thieves, Josias and Lucius, that were crucified with Jesus. The life of Josias, from his birth to the end brings you into the lives of incredible characters and drama. An intricately woven story of crime, adventure, treachery, love and family gives a different perspective of the time when Jesus walked the earth. Historically and biblically accurate, this is a remarkable work of historical fiction. #Bible #Christ #Jesus #Biblical #Love #Family #Palestine #Two Thieves #Thief #Jerusalem #Brutal #Betrayal #Revelation #Rome #Israel #Jews #Roman #Crucifixion #Historical #Suspense #Action #Adventure #Crime #Treachery #Procurator of Judea #Pilate #Tiberius #Pilate #Caesarea #Galilean #Golgotha #Galilee #Christian Fiction #Christian Anne Haw Holt Ph.D., writing as A. H. Holt. Ahholt.com Genre - Christian Fiction Suspense Thriller Time Period - The Life of Christ Location - Israel

Fast-paced cowboy adventure - thriller. Rustlers pushed a herd of Triangle Eight cows and horses through the broken fence. Dan Smithson tracked them til almost dark. He camped and planned to sleep until dawn, but he heard a strange sound. His colt ready in his left hand, he pushed the bushes to one side. A girl and a baby boy huddled there together in the dark, crying for their Pa, who was nowhere to be found. Andre Devereaux paid well for his brother's daughter to be kidnapped and killed so he could inherit the family estate, but she was still alive, caring for the little boy Devereaux had recently made an orphan. It was time to find them and carry out his unfinished business. Dan must recover the Eight's cattle and horses and protect Anne Marie from her crazed uncle until he can return her safely to her father, a journey that will take him over rough land, with little for protection but his wits and his rifle. Genre - Western Time Period - 1880's Location - Kansas and Missouri #Adventure #War #Cattle #Cowboy #Frontier #Historical #Horses #Novel #Ranch #Romance #Thriller #Western #Wild West #Cattle Thief #Horse Thief #Rustler #Tracker #Crime #Suspense #Kansas #Missouri Anne Haw Holt Ph.D., writing as A. H. Holt. Ahholt.com

Fast paced cowboy adventure - thriller. Rustlers pushed a herd of Triangle Eight cows and horses through the broken fence. Dan Smithson tracked them til almost dark. He camped and planned to sleep until dawn, but he heard a strange sound. His colt ready in his left hand, he pushed the bushes to one side. A girl and a baby boy huddled there together in the dark, crying for their Pa, who was nowhere to be found. Andre Devereaux paid well for his brother's daughter to be kidnapped and killed so he could inherit the family estate, but she was still alive, caring for the little boy Devereaux had recently made an orphan. It was time to find them and carry out his unfinished business. Dan must recover the Eight's cattle and horses and protect Anne Marie from her crazed uncle until he can return her safely to her father, a journey that will take him over rough land, with little for protection but his wits and his rifle. Genre - Western Time Period - 1880's Location - Kansas and Missouri #Adventure #War #Cattle #Cowboy #Frontier #Historical #Horses #Novel #Ranch #Romance #Thriller #Western #Wild West #Cattle Thief #Horse Thief #Rustler #Tracker #Crime #Suspense #Kansas #Missouri Anne Haw Holt Ph.D., writing as A. H. Holt. Ahholt.com

Fast paced cowboy adventure - thriller. Rustlers pushed a herd of Triangle Eight cows and horses through the broken fence. Dan Smithson tracked them til almost dark. He camped and planned to sleep until dawn, but he heard a strange sound. His colt ready in his left hand, he pushed the bushes to one side. A girl and a baby boy huddled there together in the dark, crying for their Pa, who was nowhere to be found. Andre Devereaux paid well for his brother's daughter to be kidnapped and killed so he could inherit the family estate, but she was still alive, caring for the little boy Devereaux had recently made an orphan. It was time to find them and carry out his unfinished business. Dan must recover the Eight's cattle and horses and protect Anne Marie from her crazed uncle until he can return her safely to her father, a journey that will take him over rough land, with little for protection but his wits and his rifle. Genre - Western Time Period - 1880's Location - Kansas and Missouri #Adventure #War #Cattle #Cowboy #Frontier #Historical #Horses #Novel #Ranch #Romance #Thriller #Western #Wild West #Cattle Thief #Horse Thief #Rustler #Tracker #Crime #Suspense #Kansas #Missouri Anne Haw Holt Ph.D., writing as A. H. Holt. Ahholt.com

John finds himself in a war for water rights on Silver Creek. Smart, loyal, and tough, John captures your heart, and the heart of "Andy" Blaine the heroine. Andrea is a bit of a tom-boy, but a beautiful, strong, and true western woman. John gets involved in the war for water rights on Silver Creek and neighboring ranches because his father seems to be involved on the wrong side of the law. Six years ago John Garrett left home, swearing he would never return. But his father is in trouble. Their neighbor, Tim Hostetter has been murdered. His riders are gone, and Garrett cattle are grazing his range. One of Russ Blaine's riders is killed, and another is wounded. Mason Garrett and Rafe Willis are pushing Blaine hard to sell Silver Creek. They need the water. Would Garrett kill to get it? Heading home, John shoots a bully in a desperately poor town and is wounded escaping the sheriff's posse. Watching the hills for bushwhackers, Andrea Blaine finds John and helps him hide on the mountain. John joins Del Ketchum, cattleman turned deputy sheriff, to search for the real killers and try to clear his father's name. From the Author John Garrett is my image of a real cowboy, and my heroes are still cowboys. He's good with his gun and his fists but doesn't fight except when forced. Smart, loyal, and tough, John captures your heart, and the heart of "Andy" Blaine the heroine. Andrea is a bit of a tom-boy, but a beautiful, strong, and true western woman. John gets involved in the war for water rights on Silver Creek and neighboring ranches because his father seems to be involved on the wrong side of the law. He and his father haven't spoken for six years, but John feels it his duty to try to clear his father's name. Genre - Western Time Period - 1870's Location - Rio Grande #Horses #Novel #Story #Action #Adventure #Romance #Western #Classic #Western Woman #Cowboy #Suspence #Thriller #Murder #Crime #Water Rights #Texas #Ranching #Heroine #Outlaw #Rancher #Texas #Family #Cattle #Cattleman #Hero Anne Haw Holt Ph.D., writing as A. H. Holt. Ahholt.com

John finds himself in a war for water rights on Silver Creek. Smart, loyal, and tough, John captures your heart, and the heart of "Andy" Blaine the heroine. Andrea is a bit of a tom-boy, but a beautiful, strong, and true western woman. John gets involved in the war for water rights on Silver Creek and neighboring ranches because his father seems to be involved on the wrong side of the law. Six years ago John Garrett left home, swearing he would never return. But his father is in trouble. Their neighbor, Tim Hostetter has been murdered. His riders are gone, and Garrett cattle are grazing his range. One of Russ Blaine's riders is killed, and another is wounded. Mason Garrett and Rafe Willis are pushing Blaine hard to sell Silver Creek. They need the water. Would Garrett kill to get it? Heading home, John shoots a bully in a desperately poor town and is wounded escaping the sheriff's posse. Watching the hills for bushwhackers, Andrea Blaine finds John and helps him hide on the mountain. John joins Del Ketchum, cattleman turned deputy sheriff, to search for the real killers and try to clear his father's name. From the Author John Garrett is my image of a real cowboy, and my heroes are still cowboys. He's good with his gun and his fists but doesn't fight except when forced. Smart, loyal, and tough, John captures your heart, and the heart of "Andy" Blaine the heroine. Andrea is a bit of a tom-boy, but a beautiful, strong, and true western woman. John gets involved in the war for water rights on Silver Creek and neighboring ranches because his father seems to be involved on the wrong side of the law. He and his father haven't spoken for six years, but John feels it his duty to try to clear his father's name. Genre - Western Time Period - 1870's Location - Rio Grande #Horses #Novel #Story #Action #Adventure #Romance #Western #Classic #Western Woman #Cowboy #Suspence #Thriller #Murder #Crime #Water Rights #Texas #Ranching #Heroine #Outlaw #Rancher #Texas #Family #Cattle #Cattleman #Hero Anne Haw Holt Ph.D., writing as A. H. Holt. Ahholt.com

Wes Lane's palomino leads Red Thornton's black by barely a length. As Red's horse quickens, its legs bunching close to its belly, Wes slams his quirt down with every gallop. The black runs steady, advancing until its nose is even with the palomino's...In the race as in life, cousins Red and Wes are bitter rivals--Wes the spoiled heir of the sprawling White Willow Ranch and Red the son of a humble rancher. In the heat of an argument, Wes is poised to murder an unconscious Red, but, in a panic, kills the onlooking barkeep instead. Red awakens to find himself framed for Wes's crime and is quickly sentenced and sent off to Yuma. Released from his false imprisonment, Red returns home to find Wes forced into hiding, White Willow taken over by a gang of outlaws, and his own prized mustangs stolen. Setting out to retrieve his property and clear his name no matter the challenge, Red's plans begin to unfold. But when the outlaws kidnap Wes's son, Red must forget revenge and join with his enemy to save the innocent child. Genre - Western Time Period - 1880s Location - Arizona #Prison #Yuma #Betrayal #Innocent #Novel #Story #Deception #Action #Adventure #Romance #Rider #Palomino #Mustang #Horses #Outlaw #Kidnapping #Crime #Murder #Arizona #Honor #Family #Western #Innocent #Cowboy #Horseman #Rancher #False Imprisonment #Hero #Suspense #Thriller Anne Haw Holt Ph.D., writing as A. H. Holt. Ahholt.com

Intriguing cowboy thriller set in the attack of Fort Bent. Riding west to find a new life for himself and his beloved Amelia, Justin faces murderers on the trail. In Bent's fort he finds friends, but also a traitor planning to take the fort with the help of the Comanche. Warned, he prepares the fort and its people for the attack. Genre - Western Time Period - 1830's Location - S. Carolina, Virginia and Colorado Hashtags #Adventure #War #Cattle #Cowboy #Frontier #Wonderer #Historical #Horses #Novel #Ranch #Romance #Thriller #Western #Wild West #Comanche #Colorado #Western Novel #Suspense #Family Friendly #Bent's Old Fort #Otero County #Arapaho Plains Indians #Santa Fe Trail Anne Haw Holt Ph.D., writing as A. H. Holt. Ahholt.com

Intriguing cowboy thriller set in the attack of Fort Bent. Riding west to find a new life for himself and his beloved Amelia, Justin faces murderers on the trail. In Bent's fort he finds friends, but also a traitor planning to take the fort with the help of the Comanche. Warned, he prepares the fort and its people for the attack. Genre - Western Time Period - 1830's Location - S. Carolina, Virginia and Colorado Hashtags #Adventure #War #Cattle #Cowboy #Frontier #Wonderer #Historical #Horses #Novel #Ranch #Romance #Thriller #Western #Wild West #Comanche #Colorado #Western Novel #Suspense #Family Friendly #Bent's Old Fort #Otero County #Arapaho Plains Indians #Santa Fe Trail Anne Haw Holt Ph.D., writing as A. H. Holt. Ahholt.com

Camping overnight in a draw on the newly released lands of the old XIT Ranch. Will Gantry suddenly feels an odd and welcome sense of belonging. He becomes friends with Dan, a deputy sheriff, a beautiful woman, and a young boy. He begins to make solid plans that include an old cowboy named Pete and the Professor. Will decides his idea of wandering down to Old Mexico can wait, maybe forever. Genre - Western Time Period - 1910's Location - Texas, Pan Handle, XIT Hashtags #Adventure #Cattle #Cowboy #Farm #Home #Frontier #Historical #Horses #Novel #Pan Handle #Ranch #Farming #Romance #Thriller #Texas #Western #Wild West #Settlers #XIT #Cattle Rustlers #Mexican Wolf #Texas Trail #Hereford cattle #Polled Angus Cattle. Anne Haw Holt Ph.D., writing as A. H. Holt. Ahholt.com

Camping overnight in a draw on the newly released lands of the old XIT Ranch. Will Gantry suddenly feels an odd and welcome sense of belonging. He becomes friends with Dan, a deputy sheriff, a beautiful woman, and a young boy. He begins to make solid plans that include an old cowboy named Pete and the Professor. Will decides his idea of wandering down to Old Mexico can wait, maybe forever. Genre - Western Time Period - 1910's Location - Texas, Pan Handle, XIT Hashtags #Adventure #Cattle #Cowboy #Farm #Home #Frontier #Historical #Horses #Novel #Pan Handle #Ranch #Farming #Romance #Thriller #Texas #Western #Wild West #Settlers #XIT #Cattle Rustlers #Mexican Wolf #Texas Trail #Hereford cattle #Polled Angus Cattle. Anne Haw Holt Ph.D., writing as A. H. Holt. Ahholt.com

Kendrick is thrown into a battle for the survival of himself and his family. A twisted tale of betrayal, intrigue and violence set in the early 20th century American frontier. Kendrick is shocked when Hal Stinson's brother demands custody of the twin boys, he and Meg adopted almost eleven years ago. Meg is hysterical. Taken to court, Kendrick retains custody of the boys. Stinson makes threats and Meg is viciously murdered. Kendrick's pride demands he join with Meg's brother Jim to catch and punish the killers. On the way, they are joined by Davis, their friend. In a mix up created by the killers, Jim is captured and charged with his sister's murder. The marshal is taking him back to Belden for trial. Kendrick is wounded in a gun battle and he and Davis find shelter with Reverend Armstrong and his daughter Elizabeth in an Indian settlement. The town marshal leads a posse to capture Kendrick and Davis. Meg's murderers join the posse. While fighting them off Armstrong reveals that the chief of the Indians in his congregation wants Elizabeth to be his wife. They decide to return to Belden for safety. Back in Belden, Stinson tries to gain custody of the twins through the courts. He fails again. The twins are then kidnapped.

Kendrick is shocked when Hal Stinson's brother demands custody of the twin boys, he and Meg adopted almost eleven years ago. Meg is hysterical. Taken to court, Kendrick retains custody of the boys. Stinson makes threats and Meg is viciously murdered. Kendrick's pride demands he join with Meg's brother Jim to catch and punish the killers. On the way, they are joined by Davis, their friend. In a mix up created by the killers, Jim is captured and charged with his sister's murder. The marshal is taking him back to Belden for trial. Kendrick is wounded in a gun battle and he and Davis find shelter with Reverend Armstrong and his daughter Elizabeth in an Indian settlement. The town marshal leads a posse to capture Kendrick and Davis. Meg's murderers join the posse. While fighting them off Armstrong reveals that the chief of the Indians in his congregation wants Elizabeth to be his wife. They decide to return to Belden for safety. Back in Belden, Stinson tries to gain custody of the twins through the courts. He fails again. The twins are then kidnapped.

Will Gantry finds friendship, love and a home on the XIT. Camping overnight in a draw on the newly released lands of the old XIT Ranch. Will Gantry suddenly feels an odd and welcome sense of belonging. He becomes friends with Dan, a deputy sheriff, a beautiful woman, and a young boy. He begins to make solid plans that include an old cowboy named Pete and the Professor. Will decides his idea of wandering down to Old Mexico can wait, maybe forever. Genre - Western Time Period - 1910's Location - Texas, Pan Handle, XIT Words: 81,820 Pages: 349 Hashtags #Adventure #Cattle #Cowboy #Farm #Home #Frontier #Historical #Horses #Novel #Pan Handle #Ranch #Farming #Romance #Thriller #Texas #Western #Wild West #Settlers #XIT #Cattle Rustlers #Mexican Wolf #Texas Trail #Hereford cattle #Polled Angus Cattle. Anne Haw Holt Ph.D., writing as A. H. Holt. Ahholt.com

Riding west to find a new life for himself and his beloved Amelia, Justin faces murderers on the trail. In Bent's fort he finds friends, but also a traitor planning to take the fort with the help of the Comanche. Warned, he prepares the fort and its people for the attack. Genre - Western Time Period - 1830's Location - S. Carolina, Virginia and Colorado Words: 63,870 Hashtags #Adventure #War #Cattle #Cowboy #Frontier #Historical #Horses #Novel #Ranch #Romance #Thriller #Western #Wild West #Comanche #Colorado #Western Novel #Suspense #Family Friendly Anne Haw Holt Ph.D., writing as A. H. Holt. Ahholt.com

Cousins Red and Wes are bitter rivals-Wes the spoiled heir of the White Willow Ranch and Red the son of a humble rancher. In the heat of an argument, Wes is poised to murder an unconscious Red, but, in a panic, kills the barkeep instead. Red awakens to find himself framed for Wes's crime and sent off to Yuma. ******* Wes Lane's palomino leads Red Thornton's black by barely a length. As Red's horse quickens, its legs bunching close to its belly, Wes slams his quirt down with every gallop. The black runs steady, advancing until its nose is even with the palomino's...In the race as in life, cousins Red and Wes are bitter rivals--Wes the spoiled heir of the sprawling White Willow Ranch and Red the son of a humble rancher. In the heat of an argument, Wes is poised to murder an unconscious Red, but, in a panic, kills the onlooking barkeep instead. Red awakens to find himself framed for Wes's crime and is quickly sentenced and sent off to Yuma. Released from his false imprisonment, Red returns home to find Wes forced into hiding, White Willow taken over by a gang of outlaws, and his own prized mustangs stolen. Setting out to retrieve his property and clear his name no matter the challenge, Red's plans begin to unfold. But when the outlaws kidnap Wes's son, Red must forget revenge and join with his enemy to save the innocent child. Genre - Western Time Period - 1880s Location - Arizona Words: 55,520 Pages: 239 #Prison #Yuma #Betrayal #Innocent #Novel #Story #Deception #Action #Adventure #Romance #Rider #Palomino #Mustang #Horses #Outlaw #Kidnapping #Crime #Murder #Arizona #Honor #Family #Western #Innocent #Cowboy #Horseman #Rancher #False Imprisonment #Hero #Suspense #Thriller Anne Haw Holt Ph.D., writing as A. H. Holt. Ahholt.com

Smart, loyal, and tough, John captures your heart, and the heart of "Andy" Blaine the heroine. Andrea is a bit of a tom-boy, but a beautiful, strong, and true western woman. John gets involved in the war for water rights on Silver Creek and neighboring ranches because his father seems to be involved on the wrong side of the law. Six years ago John Garrett left home, swearing he would never return. But his father is in trouble. Their neighbor, Tim Hostetter has been murdered. His riders are gone, and Garrett cattle are grazing his range. One of Russ Blaine's riders is killed, and another is wounded. Mason Garrett and Rafe Willis are pushing Blaine hard to sell Silver Creek. They need the water. Would Garrett kill to get it? Heading home, John shoots a bully in a desperately poor town and is wounded escaping the sheriff's posse. Watching the hills for bushwhackers, Andrea Blaine finds John and helps him hide on the mountain. John joins Del Ketchum, cattleman turned deputy sheriff, to search for the real killers and try to clear his father's name. From the Author John Garrett is my image of a real cowboy, and my heroes are still cowboys. He's good with his gun and his fists but doesn't fight except when forced. Smart, loyal, and tough, John captures your heart, and the heart of "Andy" Blaine the heroine. Andrea is a bit of a tom-boy, but a beautiful, strong, and true western woman. John gets involved in the war for water rights on Silver Creek and neighboring ranches because his father seems to be involved on the wrong side of the law. He and his father haven't spoken for six years, but John feels it his duty to try to clear his father's name. Genre - Western Time Period - 1870's Location - Rio Grande Words: 70,420 Pages: 248 #Horses #Novel #Story #Action #Adventure #Romance #Western #Classic #Western Woman #Cowboy #Suspence #Thriller #Murder #Crime #Water Rights #Texas #Ranching #Heroine #Outlaw #Rancher #Texas #Family #Cattle #Cattleman #Romance #Hero Anne Haw Holt Ph.D., writing as A. H. Holt. Ahholt.com