Robert Vaughan

In the heart of Texas, an unexpected legacy shapes one man's destiny.Lee Edward Holt, raised in the embrace of Our Lady of Mercy Orphanage, cherishes the only home he's ever known. Unaware of his true parentage, he thrives within the familiar walls of his upbringing-until he uncovers a shocking truth.Stepping into the vast expanse of Kerr County, Texas, the discovered existence of Lee Edward's biological family awakens in him a sense of belonging. With a living mother and the late owner of Long Trail Ranch revealed as his father, he inherits an expansive 85,000-acre ranch alongside his stepsister, Mary Beth Hunter.When a neighboring ranch threatens their land, Lee Edward takes it upon himself to partake in a daring cattle drive to save his family's legacy. And in a breathtaking twist of events, he ends up on a perilous balloon flight, facing challenges that test the very fabric of his Texan spirit.Will Lee Edward's newfound love and the bonds forged on Long Trail Ranch be enough to conquer the challenges that lie ahead, or will this orphan cowboy's legacy slip through his fingers once and for all?

In the riveting follow-up to The Masada Scroll, delve into a compelling and thought-provoking narrative that remains as relevant today as ever.In Masada, the discovery of a previously unknown gospel sets in motion a powerful chain of events that rocks religious communities across the globe. This sacred scroll, penned by Dismas bar-Dismas, introduces an enigmatic symbol uniting elements of Christianity's Cross, Judaism's Star of David, and Islam's Crescent and Star. Bar-Dismas also espouses the concept of unity among Christians, Jews, and Muslims by outlining the three paths to God. The gospel's existence attracts the attention of Via Dei, a dangerous sect hell-bent on perpetuating religious conflict. Father Michael Flannery, the prophesied Keeper of the Sign, is destined to bring peace to the world through this gospel. Once a translator of the scroll, he narrowly survives an assassination attempt while en route to a historic symposium in New York, where the world's largest religious groups gather. Via Dei is determined to silence Father Flannery and prevent his message from reaching the world. Woven into the fabric of this contemporary suspense are the trials of Tobias Garlande, a scholar living during the First Crusade. Plagued by visions of future calamities, Tobias, too, is a Keeper of the Sign, and his warning to Father Flannery reverberates across centuries: Failure is not an option.Combining international intrigue and suspense with fascinating historical detail, Armor of God explores the ramifications of true faith with a compelling tale of past and present religious turmoil and touching human drama.

In the highly anticipated return of Robert Vaughan's iconic protagonist, Lucas Cain, the notorious rambling man finds himself embroiled in Old West justice.Haunted by the memory of the SULTANA riverboat disaster, where he witnessed countless lives perish, Deputy U.S. Marshal Lucas Cain reunites with his old friend, Jim Barnes, now living as a small rancher. When Jim's livelihood is shattered by the ruthless theft of two hundred cows, Lucas pledges to recover the stolen herd.As Lucas navigates treacherous Texas landscapes, he encounters the alluring Carolina McVey. Their growing connection, however, becomes a battleground for Lucas as he grapples with the lingering love for his late wife.When a stagecoach arrives in town with all its passengers dead on arrival, known as the Ghost Coach, whispers of Rufus Marley, a remorseless outlaw leader, spread fear throughout the community. Forced to confront his own demons, Lucas stands against a nemesis who stops at nothing-and no one.With a showdown looming on the horizon, the courage of this rambling man is about to be tested once again.

In the great tradition of classic novels like The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas and, more recently, Christ the Lord by Anne Rice and Stone Tables by Orson Scott Card, The Masada Scroll is bold and reverent, with deep and important meaning for today's world.At the core of this timely narrative lies the revelation of a previously undiscovered gospel predating the four New Testament gospels. The ancient scroll introduces a mysterious symbol fusing the Star of David, the Christian Cross, and the Crescent and Star of Islam, symbols that didn't exist during the gospel's writing, adding to the mystery that the Irish priest, Michael Flannery, must unravel.Flannery soon discovers that the symbol embodies the concept of Trevia Dei, or the Three Paths to God. At its heart lies Jesus's message of unity among these paths to reach God. Over the centuries, the true essence of Trevia Dei became distorted, reducing the message of unity to a single path to salvation. However, there are those who seek to obstruct the transmission of this illuminating message of love and light to our troubled world, opting for division rather than unity among God's children.The Masada Scroll unfolds the saga of the new Apostles and their relentless struggle to reintroduce Jesus's simple message into a world longing for joy. It is a tale of the timeless quest for spiritual truth and redemption that will change the way you look at the world...and your own heart.

Bestselling author Robert Vaughan's fan favorite Lucas Cain is back with another fast-paced action and adventure tale set in the old wild west.First introduced in Vaughan's A Rambling Man, Lucas Cain is back in the saddle, searching for some peace of mind and some solace after the loss of his wife and newborn child. He has continued his traveling from town to town, an itinerant lawman focused on capturing the bad guys for whatever amount is on the wanted papers for them. Local sheriffs and marshals, though initially wary of him, come to love him because does what he does without pay-other than the reward money.Cain finds himself in some tough spots, but always manages to stay one step-and one fast bullet-ahead of the outlaws he seeks. Dudley Stewart and his gang just might be the ones to stop that, though...On a lazy crime spree throughout the southwest, Stewart and his renegades have, up to now, been cutting a path of death, destruction, and loss through many a town...until Lucas Cain gets wind of their actions and gets it into his head to end the reign of terror with a hail of bullets...

Reprint of the original, first published in 1858.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1858.

Bestselling author Robert Vaughan is back with another riveting adventure sure to please fans of all ages.Captured in the last year of the Civil War, Lucas Cain becomes a POW in the infamous Andersonville prison. There he learns how to survive the cruelty of the Confederate guards, and the perfidy of a few who are prisoners themselves.When the war ends, Lucas and almost 1,500 others crowd aboard the riverboat Sultana, which has a capacity of just under 400 passengers. After an unforeseen event occurs, Lucas finds himself further adrift.Returning home to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Lucas becomes a police officer. At the time, Cape Girardeau policemen received no salary, but were paid for specific tasks, including receiving bounties for prisoners captured. Lucas also finds an unexpected love interest in a journalist who works for the Cape Girardeau newspaper.Tragedy strikes, and Lucas finds himself no longer able to remain in Cape Girardeau. He begins a western drift, rambling without a specific destination. He becomes a bounty hunter, and is very successful at it, eventually finding an opportunity to settle accounts with an old enemy.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1858.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1858.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859.

Award winning, best selling author Robert Vaughan brings back some of his most endearing characters with the Crockett brothers. Mount up and get ready for the trail, pard, as these two wisecracking cowpokes head out on the trail for their most audacious adventure yet "Go West, young man " That's the cry heard 'round the country, and the Crockett Brothers, Will and Gid, in their usual fashion, take it to the extreme. California and the Pacific Ocean is where they're heading.With a spirit of adventure-and a bank account balance just as big, thanks to some fine wheelin' and dealin'-California is the place to be. Along the way they encounter friendlies and foes, and deal with each accordingly, in fine Crockett fashion that'll leave you alternately gripping the edge of your seat and laughing up a storm. So, sit back and enjoy the ride, pard, it's gonna be a good 'un The Crockett Brothers are back for their biggest adventure yet

Master of the Western adventure, New York Times best selling author Robert Vaughan is back with another page turner sure to please Western fans of all ages.When Turquoise Ranch hand Curly Stevens went into Flagstaff to meet a new employee arriving on the train, his first impression of Rob Barringer is of how big and strong the tenderfoot is. Rob's eagerness to learn and his willingness to take on the most difficult jobs wins everyone over, including ranch foreman Jake Dunford, and Melanie Duford, his beautiful daughter.Rob is well-educated, and his demeanor and intelligence catches the attention of Melanie, causing him difficulty with ranch manager Lee Garrison, who believes he has an exclusive right to Melanie. Garrison makes life difficult for the ranch hands, and Rob in particular.When Jake Dunford makes a public accusation that the ranch manager is stealing from the ranch, Garrison reacts by firing everyone, but it is Garrison who is in for a big surprise."Vaughan offers readers a chance to hit the trail and not even end up saddle sore."-Publishers Weekly

Pulitzer Prize nominated and NYT Bestseller The Valkyrie Mandate tells a gripping, unforgettable story of peace and war, love and hate...and one man's struggle to defend what he knows in his heart to be right.Late Summer, 1963. Saigon. Just behind the barricades that safeguard the Presidential Palace, five Buddhist monks commit suicide by self-immolation-setting fire to themselves. Moments later, an anonymous assassin slips inside the palace walls. That same night, Colonel Doung, Commander of the Special Police, leads a convoy into Hoa Ginh, where he sets the village and its sacred Buddhist shrine ablaze and declares martial law. A few days later, a general dispatched by Washington summons Colonel Justin Barclay for a covert assignment: to negotiate and carry out a political coup that could have critical, far-reaching consequences for both Occupied Vietnam and the United States... An American who has lived in the East for better than ten years, Justin Barclay holds an exalted position of respect and honor among the Asian community. He alone understands the complexities-and subtleties-of their culture. Now he is a man caught in the middle of a deadly conspiracy that will force him to choose-and to act. For in this fabled, exotic land where no one can be trusted, and where a people will die to preserve their way of life, a diabolical game of cat and mouse is about to be played out on a world stage. The target is in place. A single act of act of violence stands between peace and war, freedom and oppression. With his own life-and the life of Doung's beautiful, brutalized wife at risk- Barclay races to stop a deadly plot from igniting...and bringing down the free world in flames. And when it's over, no one and nothing will be the same.Denounced as "...a damned lie..." by Henry Cabot Lodge.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1864.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1864.