Hot Iron and The Time It Never Rained by Elmer Kelton

Two Classic Western Novels of Strength and Survival on the Texas Frontier

In this omnibus by legendary Western writer Elmer Kelton, two complete novels offer a gritty and realistic portrayal of life in the Old West. With rich historical detail and unforgettable characters, these Spur Award-winning stories capture the challenges and triumphs of ranchers and farmers in the untamed Texas panhandle.

In Hot Iron, Espy Norwood faces a slew of problems as a troubleshooter on a Texas ranch. Bitter landowners plot against him, cattle thieves sneak under his nose, and his own son refuses to trust him. Can Espy catch the thieves, save the ranch, and win back his son's love?

The Time It Never Rained portrays Charlie Flagg, an honest, decent rancher fighting the devastating 1950s Texas drought. As he struggles to keep his ranch alive, Charlie must choose between accepting questionable federal aid or going it alone, praying for rain that may never come.

Crafted with Kelton's trademark authenticity and suspense, these novels are a testament to the indomitable spirit of Texans in the face of adversity. A must-read for fans of classic Western adventures!

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Praise for this book

“One of the greatest and most gifted of Western writers.”

—Historical Novel Society

“Elmer Kelton is a Texas treasure.”

—El Paso Herald-Post

“Voted ‘the greatest Western writer of all time’ by the Western Writers of America, Kelton creates characters more complex than L’Amour's.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“Kelton writes of early Texas with unerring authority.”

—Fort Worth Star-Telegram

“You can never go wrong if . . . you pick up a title by Elmer Kelton.”

—American Cowboy

“One of the best.”

—The New York Times

“A splendid writer.”

—The Dallas Morning News

“A genuine craftsman with an ear for dialogue and, more importantly, an understanding of the human heart.”

—Booklist

About the Author

ELMER KELTON (1926-2009) was the seven-time Spur Award-winning author of more than forty novels and the recipient of the Owen Wister Lifetime Achievement award. His books included the Texas Rangers and Sons of Texas series, The Time It Never Rained, Other Men’s Horses, Texas Standoff, and Hard Trail to Follow. In addition to his novels, Kelton worked as an agricultural journalist for forty-two years, and served in the infantry in World War II.

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Title: Hot Iron and The Time It Never Rained
Author(s): Elmer Kelton
ISBN: 9781250751447
Copyright 2019
Release Date: November 26, 2019
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: mobi,ePub | Learn More about our supported formats

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