Alcatraz

Name: Alcatraz
Author: Max Brand

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About This Book

A young woman’s venture in the West is transformed when a gaunt stallion named Alcatraz wins a crucial race, enabling her to buy a string of mares at auction and provoking the enmity of a local strongman. She turns to a rugged fighter for support, and the narrative follows escalating tensions: personal attraction, raids on authority, schemes of retribution, and outbreaks of violence including a murder, a stampede, and pitched battles. The plot traces strategy, sacrifice, and shifting alliances as rival factions collide and a final crisis resolves the contest for land, honor, and freedom.

About the Author

Max Brand

Max Brand, the pen name of Frederick Schiller Faust, was an American author renowned for his prolific contributions to the Western genre. He wrote over 500 stories and novels, captivating readers with his vivid portrayals of frontier life and complex characters. Among his notable works is "Gunman's Reckoning," which exemplifies his ability to blend action with deep emotional narratives. Brand's writing often features themes of honor, loyalty, and the struggles of the individual against the backdrop of the American West. His influence on the genre is significant, and his stories continue to resonate with fans of classic Western literature.

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