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Charlie Steel's THE SOUL GATHERERS: Thirteen Western Tales is a collection of thirteen fictitious tales dealing with one of the most fascinating, popular, and evil literary adversaries in history. The Devil-also known by other names, including Satan, Lucifer, and Prince of Darkness. The devil takes center stage in each of Steel's well-crafted short stories with the goal of claiming the soul of someone flirting with the dark side of life. Satan, the ultimate sales rep, usually arrives on the scene preceded by a flourish of roaring winds, explosive thunder, intense heat, and the acrid smell of sulfur. But, as you'll see in these fast-moving tales, the Prince of Darkness is not without his own powerful adversaries. And, we learn that with each soul he loses, his power weakens. Charlie Steel has written a package of entertaining stories that capture the fear, loneliness, and desperation some individuals suffer while navigating life's periodic challenges. But each encounter is laced with elements of humor, vindication, and promises of salvation-all with the unspoken hope of bringing Satan to his knees.- Tom Rizzo, Author, Last Stand at Bitter Creek<BR><BR>

FINALIST: Next Generation Indie Book Awards in the Christian Fiction CategoryEzra Riley is a hardened Montana cowboy who prefers the hills, cattle, and horses to cities, but his unique gift for dream interpretation has him secretly taken to the White House where the President is suffering from recurring nightmares. Riley's encounter with the President launches a series of attacks by the man behind the nightmares, William Anderson Hall, an elderly master spy and a pioneer in the CIA's experiments with psychic powers and hallucinogens. In his remote Virginia compound, Hall has invested 30 years and millions of dollars in creating Blue Man, the ultimate psychic warrior.Riley's life is soon complicated by Davis Browne, a former agent with the Department of Homeland Security, and Hall's two nieces, Isabel Elizabeth Hall and Mary Margaret Hall. Riley's rough ride is balanced by his cowboy friend, the cartoonist Barney Wallace, whose loyalty follows Riley to the climactic end and the revelation of the content of the President's dream.

He thought it would be the adventure of a lifetime, but little did he know he would face unbelievable loss and tragedy before they reached their destination. An attack by a war party of Pawnee was costly and resulted in the loss of many lives. But with God's hand upon him, J.W. Harpold set out to find his own way in life. All he knew was he wanted someplace warmer and that meant head South. <BR>With detours along the way in a Ute Indian camp, and with a couple of Texas bound cowboys, J.W. would find himself in the middle of cow country and looking for a job. Little did he know he would soon find the love of his life and the two would plan a life together, but a vengeance seeking member of her family would derail those plans. <BR>But J.W.'s God proves to be bigger than any circumstance and the girl of his dreams would become the light of his life. Their hope was to start a family and build a life together, but a bitter father and challenging circumstances would stand in their way. Based on a true story, this account of the lives of a young Texas couple in the midst of Indian wars, cattle ranching and a feuding family prove to be difficult but rewarding as well.

1803, Texas . . .The daughter of a wealthy rancher, Marianne Phillips has never agreed with her father's harsh treatment of the mestizos who first called Texas their home. When she is kidnapped by rebels who hope that her father will trade back their land for her freedom, Marianne realizes her loyalty lies with her abductors, not her father, who plans to marry her off to the don of a nearby estate.Armando Garcia is the locals' reluctant leader, but he does not approve of the latest attempt to manipulate their enemy. When he learns that Marianne actually speaks his language, of her loyalty to his people, and of the faith that keeps her strong, Armando is faced with a difficult decision. Will his newfound love keep him from letting her go? Or will he set her free and risk losing everything?