The Denver Express From "Belgravia" for January, 1884

"The Denver Express" by Augustus Allen Hayes, paints a picture of the American West during its expansion, focusing on a train journey to Denver. Filled with adventure and change, the story shows both the progress of society and the untamed nature of the land. On board the Denver Express, Henry Sinclair, an engineer, his wife, and Cyrus Foster, a former gambler take center stage. As the train races across the plains, danger appears in the form of a gang threatening to cause a derailment. Sinclair steps up to lead efforts to stop the robbers while also helping others, like Sarah Johnson, whose father is tied to the gang. The story reaches its peak in a battle that reveals the characters' courage and values, finding love, redemption, and fairness amidst the chaos of the frontier.