Indian Adventure

A western frontier adventure about bounty hunter Brandon Brogan. He has had a difficult life and as a bounty hunter he has made few friends. What few friends he has seem to be becoming fewer. He misses a life he remembers and sees a glance into the happiness he once knew in a single woman and her Indian child. Bringing in who he thought would be his last bounty he heads back east in search of the life much like the one he knew. Those plans briefly interrupted when the woman and child he had planned to take with him suddenly change their mind. Brogan finds himself again traveling alone and ...

In 1875 Idaho Territory, Emma Blackwood arrives with her late father's geological notebooks and a dream of finding precious opals in the Owyhee Mountains. But her scientific quest collides with sacred tradition when she meets Daniel Eagle Eye, a half-Nez Perce guide who guards ancient secrets about the stones his people call "thunder eggs." As they venture deeper into the mountains, Emma and Daniel discover their conflicting worlds of science and spirituality might not be so different after all. But when a rival mining company threatens both the sacred sites and their growing love, they ...

Born in the quiet village of Shambala, Kalki Hari, son of Vishnuyath and Sumati, has no idea about his heritage until he is pitted against tragedies and battles. Whisked into the province of Keekatpur, which is under the fist of Lord Kali, Kalki sees the ignominy of death trumping life all around him. He learns that he has been born to cleanse the world he lives in, for which he must journey to the North and learn the ways of Lord Vishnu's Avatar; from an immortal who wields an axe.

Lawlessness casts a dark shadow over Muskogee, Oklahoma in 1909 as it adjusts to statehood. Bandits and businessmen alike struggle to adapt to life in the former Indian Territory and the Nations. Andrew J. McGrath returns from the Spanish-American War with a hidden case of shell shock. He resigns his commission after an unspeakable tragedy and turns to gambling. Ten years later, he is weary of danger from gamblers, corrupt officials, and bankers. A drunk cowboy and two friends attack McGrath after an all-night card game. He kills them with help from Bass Reeves, one of the first black US ...

A short story about a fictional encounter with a southern California native American youth who travels to Arizona and encounters the Mojave tribe. He is seeking the blue turquoise gemstones which are highly prized by his tribe. He wants to impress his intended bride with a gift of these beautiful stones. We follow his travels and experience his trials along the way. A good story for adults and young readers as well.

A fun summer read full of humor, adventure and survival.Follow the ongoing adventures of Jay Roberts as he risks everything to solve the mystery of the Copper Raven legend. During the potlatch abolitions, violent raids on coastal Indian villages brought chaos and destroyed many sacred artifacts. Legend has it that a young brave was able to save some of the treasured pieces including the priceless Copper Raven statue. Fifteen year old Jay Roberts is convinced the statue lies hidden in the mountains behind his village. The problem is no one else believes him.His only chance to right past ...

This is a story about three rich businessmen who are looking for a little excitement in their life. It is, "an urban adventure." The three are referred to as "The Crew". The two main subjects are vagrants. One is from Western New York and the other from New York City. Each man is given one half of a two hundred thousand dollar check. They have to find each other in Times Square... in a huge crowd during an event then get to the bank by a certain time in order to obtain their fortune.

Little Bird West Texas adventure set in the mid to late 1880's. A young girl is captured and saved by a band of Apaches and later recaptured at the last Apache battle in the state of Texas. This is Little Bird's story of her life until her teen years.

A short story about the mystery of time travel, from Jurassic through medieval times and beyond is full of suspense and action. Join our reluctant hero and experience his tribulations and ultimate victory with his return to modern times, bringing with him an unusual bonus. Enjoy the characters he meets in their special niche within the fabric of this convoluted tale of time travel and intrigue.

This is more than a historical romance, for it illustrates the cronyism of mid-19th Century Britain, its class divisions and snobbery, where high position was not necessarily correlated with ability, or even common sense, and in which woman were beginning to make their mark, but not necessarily through common cause and co-operation, but in the kind of rivalry and conflict that characterised the nursing recruits to the Crimean War, one of whom was Daisy Ashton. Daisy knows little about her origins or how she came to live under the guardianship of the Marquess of Chantry, until an overheard ...

Get ready for a wild ride with Maggie as she packs her bags for summer camp. This year, things are getting extra exciting because the new Blackbird Camp is nestled deep in the heart of a forest where legendary creatures called Pukwudgies have been said to roam for hundreds of years. Are they for real? Will these mythical beings welcome the new campers with open arms? Or will they fiercely fight to protect their turf? Join the adventure to find out!

This is a four story saga that follows an 1800's fellow through many adventures as he grows up and matures, from serving in the Civil War Navy on an ironclad to becoming a gold miner in California, Travel with him through being robbed of his gold to gambling, yarning and gunfights. Experience his interaction with Native American tribesmen in both California and on the plains. Listen to his tales of walking most of the way across the plains and finally working his way back home on a Mississippi riverboat. The stories are related through a great-grandfather's recollections to his great-...

Embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of India with "Untold India: A Region-by-Region Gastronomic Adventure Through the Colors of Indian Food". The author brings you the ultimate guide to dive deep into the rich and diverse culinary traditions of each region, guaranteeing a truly captivating adventure. Now, you can satisfy your curiosity and immerse yourself in the hidden gems of Indian cuisine. No more missing out on lesser-known culinary traditions or struggling with finding authentic recipes. From popular dishes to secret delights, this book celebrates India's ...

The campus went crazy when a final year student was found murdered. Can Shreeja and Shiuli get to the murderer before anyone else gets hurt? Monali Santra was the topper of the mathematics department. Shiuli was upset when she was assigned to investigate the murder of Monali Santra in the university campus where she studied mathematics two and a half decades ago. She was petrified to know that the campus dynamics did not change at all. Her colleagues came in her support and Shreeja shared the weapons with her. She took the war path to cleanse the system that had been taking lives of ...

Twelve-year-old Priya Patel wants to disappear. Between school bullies mocking her Indian heritage and a viral meme that calls her “CurryGirl12,” Priya feels invisible, or worse, like a joke. But everything changes when she discovers her late grandmother’s magical sewing machine, which opens a portal to the Loominary, a world where enchanted fabrics stitched from Indian folklore can heal hearts and protect joy. Joined by tech genius Harper and shy artist Lila, Priya enters the Secret Seamstress Society, battling Rakshasa-like villains called Threadbreakers who unravel happiness across...

Will Cannon rides to west Texas looking for the Blackman Gang, but as soon as he gets there he finds a Texas Ranger, Duke Wills, being attacked by a group of Comanches. Will helps Duke fight off the Comanches and then he finds out about a gang of outlaws that have been making moonshine and selling the moonshine and rifles to the Comanches. Will has to ride into the No Man's Land known as the Indian Nations to find some of the outlaws. He also finds a beautiful woman in Amarillo that needs help.

**RONE AWARD FINALIST Widowed and forgotten - or is she? Now she was in a dilemma. Joan’s husband Harris had gotten into another fight, but this time, it’d be his last. Now he was buried in the field next to their run-down shack, leaving her destitute with their two little boys. Things couldn’t possibly get worse, or so she thought. But Joan can’t even depend on the one thing Harris left behind: his silver mine, for his partner, Pete Tracy, claims she must marry to inherit her share. Downcast and defeated, Joan leaves her shack for Silver City, a mining boom town to the south, and ...

Everybody knows that Seminole Indians love to wrestle alligators for tourists in the Florida Everglades. Old Buck, leader of the local Seminole Tribe, decides it's time to take James, a teenager, back into the Big Cypress Swamp to teach the boy how to wrestle gators. He takes along Micco, Jumper, Two Feathers and Wolf to help, because the huge giant is 16-feet long and weights close to 2,000 pounds. With help from the older men, James is able to subdue the monster, then turns him loose with the admonition, "OK, Big Fella, you owe me one!" Years later, James becomes the Sheriff of Hendry ...

This is an eBook version of the print book Viku and the Elephant. In this story a boy, Viku, and a young elephant named Haatee become friends in a forest in India. Haatee communicates with only two sounds – a happy trumpet or a sad cry – but Viku and Haatee understand each other perfectly. The story of their adventures together unfolds quickly. In this story ivory poachers take Viku hostage and force him to show them where elephant tusks are hidden in the jungle. The poachers threaten to kill Haatee if Viku doesn't help them. Although frightened, Viku and Haatee manage to outsmart the ...

AN ENCOUNTER is the story of Macu, a young man who leaves his tribe on his first solo hunting trip. Hoping to prove himself by killing and carrying home a small deer, his encounter turns out to be of a much more singular and fateful nature. An entertaining and instructive story suitable for readers of all ages.