Best Selling Books by Larry Jay Martin

Western.

The acclaimed author of "Stranahan" delivers the first rousing book in his exciting new western series about the Kin, a large Irish clan in the old West. Original.

Larry Jay Martin writes of Old California with an excitement and historical accuracy that few can match. This thrilling new novel in the El Lazo series pits Clint Ryan--El Lazo--against a massive, elusive grizzly known as Tow Toes. A harrowing tale of man against beast in an ultimate dance of death.

In this gritty, authentic tale, a rugged rancher plots vengeance against the men who murdered his family and commandeered his ranch, and proves just how much payback he can get with his blood, his courage, and his Remington. Original.

As the gold rush races on, Clint Ryan journeys to San Francisco, hot on the trail of the kidnappers who have abducted the daughter of a prominent rancher, and ready for a daring rescue.

A gritty, authentic tale of the Old West that follows the construction of theCentral Pacific railroad--and the one powerful, greedy man determined to stopit with a landslide of terror, treachery, and murder. Original.

Deep beneath the streets of Manhattan, a startling discovery is made--the written record of a land transfer between a colonial governor and a Native American tribe--a document that cedes a big piece of the island "back" to the Indians.

After working his way off an Indian reservation, Steve "Sounding Drum" plans to secretly establish a Native American reservation in Manhattan, where he will create the biggest gambling casino in the world. He risks everything to grab the biggest brass ring of all--for himself and his people.

After fighting for independence in the war against Mexico, Clint Ryan carved out a homestead in the wild San Joaquin Valley.

In this gritty, authentic Western tale, brothers Colin and Kevin McQuade fight deadly enemies and the forces of nature as they drive a herd of cattle down the Yellowstone River from their Rocky Butte Ranch. Original.

Ned Beale was the quintessential western man: hero of the Battle of San Pasqual, adventurer, friend of Kit Carson and John Fremont, he cut a trail of courage across the land. ""Rush to Destiny" belongs in a collection with the finest carefully researched, accurate and realistic novels." Kathe Robin--"Rave Reviews, NY."

Shadow of the Mast is a historical adventure set during the horn, hide, and tallow trade in Alta California. Young Sam McCreed is shanghied aboard a brig, a ship he didn''t want to join, on his way to a place he thought he''d never see...driven on by a vicious captain and sadistic first mate. By the time they reach California, Sam is no longer a boy, but a man hardened by ice, sea, and the lash. California, a land that seemed peaceful, becomes a caldron boiling over with hate and resentment. Sam McCreed, now an expert with blade, musket, and reata, is a man on the prowl for vengeance...and he''ll send any man who stands in his way straight to hell.