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When the Civil War ended, many disenchanted Southerners poured into Central Texas, toting guns and grudges. Shots of whiskey loosened tempers and soon bullets were flying. Within a few years, the Lone Star State had become the nation’s murder capitol. The small town of Stephenville, where 139 people were hauled to prison between crimes 1864 to 1891, dealt with Comanche warriors, restless outlaws, crime rings, and the ruthless vigilante group known as “The Mob.” Sins of the Pioneers: Crimes & Scandals of a Small Texas Town explores Stephenville’s emergence from wild frontier to bustling village. Studded with shocking tales—sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant—it tells of crooks,...
A short romance novel followed by an extensive genealogy of the author's family.
Following the advice of his English teacher, Paul Garner uses his part in a school play to embark upon a journey of discovery. By attempting to rewrite and redirect the story, he finds that his quest assumes reality. Not only do the characters escape direction by his pen but he loses distinction between himself, as author, and the character he plays. He becomes lost within the narrative, which moves in ways not of his choosing. However, the bond between him and the one he seeks is never broken. Whether from dream and memory, part of reality or the image of a goddess, she is always the inspiration for the play. Yet where did the play originate? Jonathan is an orphan; whether he be the dead fo...
As their Learjet approached Jerusalem, the small band felt very lost. They knew that Victor was still alive but very badly hurt. They also knew that the Group probably was aware of their every move. Jonathan Bartlett Hobbs knew he needed to retrieve the copper scroll. This was of high importance, no doubt, and he above all was aware of the price of fouling up. When explosive information on biblical and historical events is mysteriously delivered to Jonathan's doorsteps, he is faced with the daunting task of solving the puzzle and making sure it stays in the right hands. This begins a strange and religious escapade that takes him and his companions to almost every holy place known on earth. There is danger as Jonathan and his Anglican associates are followed by an evil group hoping to find all the secrets held in the Bible and keep them for themselves. Will Jonathan succeed in solving the puzzle? Will the Group manage to gain power over mankind and hide the truth?
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