Max Brand
Frederick Schiller Faust was an American writer known primarily for his Western stories using the pseudonym Max Brand. As Max Brand, he also created the popular fictional character of young medical intern Dr. James Kildare for a series of pulp fiction stories. His Kildare character was subsequently featured over several decades in other media, including a series of American theatrical movies by Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), a radio series, two television series, and comics. Faust's other pseudonyms include George Owen Baxter, Evan Evans, Peter Dawson, David Manning, John Frederick, Peter Henry Morland, George Challis, and Frederick Frost. He also wrote under his real name. As George Challis, Faust wrote the "Tizzo the Firebrand" series for Argosy magazine. The Tizzo saga was a series of historical swashbuckler stories, featuring the titular warrior, set in Renaissance Italy.
Riders of the Silences
Raised to spread the faith, a young novice journeys into the wild to confront his father's past and the secrets that threaten to shatter his world.
By Max Brand
Gunman's Reckoning
A disgraced gunman finds his chance for revenge when the man who ruined him appears on the same train, forcing a deadly reckoning.
By Max Brand
Black Jack
In a lawless land, a good-hearted woman risks everything to raise the orphaned son of a notorious outlaw, battling against destiny and reputation.
By Max Brand
The Night Horseman
In the unforgiving landscape of the early twentieth-century frontier, a doctor must confront a patient's mysterious illness and secrets linked to a haunting figure from local legend.
By Max Brand
The Seventh Man
A solitary miner's dreams of love and a peaceful future are threatened by a dangerous past as he emerges from his isolated mountain life.
By Max Brand
The Garden of Eden
A well-dressed stranger trades city life for a mountain escape, but can he outrun the world he left behind?
By Max Brand
The Untamed
In the wild American West, a young man with unmatched abilities and a deep connection to the wilderness faces deadly challenges and human prejudice on his journey to self-discovery.
By Max Brand
Harrigan
In bustling Honolulu, a red-haired man's knack for brawling pulls him into a collision course with the law and a fiery captain, testing the bonds of loyalty and survival.
By Max Brand
Way of the Lawless
In a land where survival demands strength, a young man's gentle spirit clashes with his upbringing, forcing him into a life on the run after a fateful fight.
By Max Brand
The Laughter of Slim Malone
In a lawless western town, a notorious outlaw and a hired gunfighter face off, revealing unexpected twists and a surprising bond amidst the chaos of the frontier.
By Max Brand
Bull Hunter
A giant of a man, Bull Hunter, discovers his own strength and abilities with the help of a kind and encouraging woman, and embarks on a journey of self-discovery and growth, seeking to prove himself and avenge his uncle, while navigating complex relationships and challenges along the way.
By Max Brand
A Sagebrush Cinderella
In a land where dreams and grit collide, a spirited young woman must choose between fantasy and reality to find her own version of a happily ever after.
By Max Brand
The Rangeland Avenger
Left for dead in the brutal desert, a young man transforms from innocent to wrathful, seeking retribution on those who betrayed him.
By Max Brand
Riders of the Silences
In the untamed Wild West, a young man's quest for vengeance will transform him from a naive novice to a formidable gunslinger.
By Max Brand
Bulldog
In a world marked by brutality, an ex-convict and his scrappy dog confront their past, and discover that the fiercest battles are won with loyalty and sacrifice.
By Max Brand
Trailin'!
A privileged city dweller throws caution to the wind, chasing adventure and a new identity by taking on a wild challenge in the untamed West.
By Max Brand
Alcatraz
In the American West, a woman and a mistreated stallion find their destinies intertwined as they strive for freedom and redemption.
By Max Brand
Ronicky Doone
A desperate man's need for a horse throws a gambler and gifted horseman into an action-packed ride where loyalty and urgent choices change their lives forever.
By Max Brand