Raymond S. (Raymond Smiley) Spears
Raymond Smiley Spears (1876–1950) was an author of western and adventure stories. He was born in Belleview, Ohio in 1876. The son of John Randolph Spears (1850–1936), a naval historian and Celestia Colette Smiley Spears, a teacher. Raymond was educated in Philadelphia, NY. A move to the Adirondack Mountains to recuperate from a throat ailment lead to a great love of the outdoors.
Empty bottles
When a simple request for an empty bottle turns into a town-wide joke, one man's quest to help a sick baby tragically reveals the fragile ties that bind a community together.
By Raymond S. (Raymond Smiley) Spears
When everybody knew
In a lawless town ruled by fear, a quiet man's unexpected courage flips the script, showing that true power isn't always about being the loudest.
By Raymond S. (Raymond Smiley) Spears
The River Prophet
A disillusioned preacher sets off down the Mississippi River to save a troubled soul and find his own redemption amidst the dangers of the wilderness.
By Raymond S. (Raymond Smiley) Spears