Frederick Schiller Faust was an American author known primarily for his thoughtful and literary Westerns under the pen name Max Brand. His love for mythology was a constant source of inspiration for his fiction, and it has been speculated that these classical influences accounted in some part for his success as a popular writer. Many of his stories would later inspire films. He rivaled Edgar Wallace and Isaac Asimov as one of the most prolific authors...

The Third Western Megapack collects 21 more great tales of the Old West, with cowboys and conmen, outlaws and gunslingers, as well as lawmen and saloon gals! Included are: ADVERTISED IN ADVANCE, by Johnston McCulley THERE AIN'T NO MEN IN HEAVEN, by Gary Lovisi MUSTANG BREED, by Alan LeMay DESERT VENUS, by Lonni Lees BAD BLOOD AT DRY ROCK, by Arlette Lees LADY SHERIFF SEES RED! by Barbara L. Bonham THE SECRET CACHE, by E. C. Brill BOOTHILL...

In the spring of 1874 the Ranger companies that protect settlers against Indian raids and outlaw bands are being reorganized and David "Rusty" Shannon is the most sought-after veteran for reenlistment. But Shannon has new goals for his life: He is in love with Josie Monahan, daughter of the family that adopted him, and he intends to marry Josie and take her to his farm on the Colorado River. Rusty also feels affection and responsibility for Andy...