Bøker av Reg Quist

True to pioneer living, award-winning author Reg Quist delivers a climactic conclusion to The Settlers series, showcasing a young sheriff as he struggles to keep the people closest to him safe.While Sheriff Rory Jamison is sent several towns over to dissolve a dispute between two warring ranchers, Deputy Ivan Ivanov is summoned to investigate a chilling double murder-a journey that takes him far outside the county he's been assigned to protect.Swept up in the wilds of Northern Colorado, Ivan is forced to follow criminals through untamed lands and perilous situations. And as the investigation delves deeper in the untamed fringes of Utah, Ivan finds himself navigating uncharted territories in a relentless quest for justice to ensure restless fugitives face the law.Meanwhile, Rory ponders his motivations and the path ahead as his beloved county's sheriff. With mounting incidents, his inner voice is questioning whether or not he's committed to protecting and serving the county he loves-at the expense of risking his life.Full of intrigue and bullet-flying action, Rory and Ivan embark on separate quests to protect their county...and gain clarity on a future more uncertain than ever.

"True to life and full of action, award-winning author Reg Quist delivers book five in a series that details a young sheriff's struggle to keep the people closest to him safe. Following his return from Texas, Sheriff Rory Jamison yearns for a peaceful life. But when news of a heinous murder reaches his ears, he is determined more than ever to bring the perpetrators to justice. After the capture of the culprits at their camp, Rory and Deputy Ivan Ivanov make a shocking discovery-a hidden trove of stolen gold. Federal marshals summon Rory to the big city, thrusting him into an urban jungle in order to solve the mystery of the stolen gold's origin. Meanwhile, Wiley Hamstead, the valiant marshal from the neighboring fort, apprehends a husband and wife duo of outlaws-only to tragically fall victim to their malicious intent. When Rory returns home to the devastating news of Wiley's murder and the loss of a federal deputy, he and Ivan embark on a relentless pursuit through treacherous terrain in search of justice and answers. Full of non-stop action, deception, and lawless criminals around every corner, Rory is on a steadfast mission to solve a friend's murder and protect his country and county...but these lawbreakers might never give him the chance"--

"Action-packed and full of history, award-winning author Reg Quist delivers book four in a series that details the turbulent adventures of a young lawman. Sheriff Rory Jamison wants nothing more than to protect and serve his county-and start over after the last few years. But when the federal government intervenes, he is forced to embark on a dangerous mission with a brand-new federal marshal straight out of Washington, D.C.-who has no idea just how deadly the west can be. Stolen cattle lead them to Texas, where they battle ruthless rustlers and harsh weather conditions on the hunt for the truth. And just when they think they've solved the case, they discover that stolen cattle are the least of their worries. Uncovering a level of crime that goes deeper than a county sheriff should go, Rory is convinced that his responsibilities lie with his own county and is determined to head home. Too bad the feds feel otherwise. Full of heart-pumping action and moments of reflection, Rory is on a steadfast mission to protect the county he was elected to serve...but he might have to solve a federal crime before he's able to make the trek home"--

"True to history and full of action, award-winning author Reg Quest delivers book three in a series that shows the lengths a sheriff will go to for his county. Sheriff Rory Jamison has finally settled into his position and been deemed a man who gets the task done. But when a cattleman from the remote Wyoming Hill country-who's been giving Rory problems for some time now-moves his family into new territory, Rory knows the rancher is sure to cause problems. Meanwhile, an attempt to put an end to the tarnished gold coins problem is underway. When it becomes a federal matter, a U.S. marshal insists that Rory accompany him on a gold and cattle hunt into west Texas. Wanting a peaceful county-with no one challenging the law-Rory is determined to do what he can to make that happen. But first, he must deal with complications in the West. Full of deception, gun fights, and dealings with powerful men, Rory is on a steadfast mission to end a lingering problem...and protect the county he cares about so earnestly"--

"At the request of the state administrator, Rory Jamison is assigned with putting together a census of the county-in preparation for the organizational vote that will determine Rory's future as County Sheriff. But as a vicious gang passes through in an attempt to reach the railway and holds up a local bank, Rory gets tangled up in a hostage situation that sees a ranch family thrown into despair as their lives are put on the line. With determination-and the voice of his dead father reminding him of his duty-Rory dives headfirst into a perilous situation with an unforeseen outcome. Full of deception, frontier action, and desolate pursuits, Rory is on a steadfast mission to end his county's violence once and for all...while protecting the innocent lives of those caught in the crossfire"--

"Danny and Syl Farmer are expanding their family, and they couldn't be happier. But when tragedy unexpectedly strikes the ranch next door, Danny feels duty-bound to help-- even if that means purchasing their land. Now, with more land and cattle than Danny ever wanted, and his publisher breathing down his neck, a tough decision must be made. What will Danny choose-- ranching or writing? And, more importantly, what is God laying on his heart? Join the Framers as they set out to answer God's calling while growing their ranch, working on their still-new marriage, and juggling family life. With a cast of strong character, Reg Quist delivers yet another contemporary Christian western romance with a few surprises along the way."--back cover.

"When Danny and his new wife barely make it home in time to bunker down, who will survive the raging storm? While on his honeymoon, Danny can't ge rid of the niggling feeling in this back of his mind. Not wanting to worry his new wife while in Hawaii, he calls home and sets work in motion to help calm his soul. As the newlywed return home, they find the storm has left many of their neighbors stranded. With a heart to serve, Danny sets about helping anyone he can. And who will help Danny when he needs it most? Join the Framers as they set out to do God's calling and grow their ranch while working on their new marriage, and family life. With a cast of strong characters, Reg Quist delivers another contemporary Christian western romance with a few surprises along the way."--back cover.

A SLAVE'S BRAVE JOURNEY TO LIVING HIS DREAM.John Ware, a well-known, highly loved, and acclaimed black cowboy, arrived in Alberta at the beginning of the extraordinary ranching story on the grasslands. He faced and conquered snowstorms, vast distances, rough horses, not to mention a few rough men.As John participated in the building of some of the great Alberta ranches, he faced racism and delayed, but not forgotten, dreams of a ranch and family of his own.Being one of only a handful of black men on the grasslands, his dream seemed to be passing him by. Everything changed when the news of a family moving to Calgary with a daughter of marriageable age hit John's ears.John's life took on a new focus.The John Ware story suffers only from the lack of a personally recorded history. John was illiterate. He left no written records for posterity. But he left a strong history on the land and in the minds of those he lived and worked with.Don't miss the exciting conclusion to John Ware's dreams of owning his own ranch and having his own family.

With a cast of strong characters, Reg Quist delivers a contemporary Christian western romance with a few surprises along the way.

FROM SLAVE TO RANCHMAN - A HISTORICAL WESTERN BASED ON TRUE EVENTS. In return for his freedom, a slave is tasked with the job of delivering a valuable stallion to a horse farm in Tennessee. The Civil War is dying down and the roads are dangerous but with some help the horse is delivered and the slave sees freedom. Wishing to be freed from any remembrance of the slave farm, John has a last name that he refuses to use. John's skill with horses opens doors for him which eventually take him to Fort Worth, Texas. More open doors, over a period of years, find him on a cattle drive to Montana, followed by a second drive into Alberta, Canada. From there, he chooses the name Ware. John Ware stays in Alberta, where he becomes a much loved and respected Alberta rancher.The John Ware story is well known, however since he never learned to read or write he left no historic record of his background.

Best-selling author Reg Quist brings you book three of the Christian western series - Mac's Way.Mac McTavish is called upon to assist the Federal Marshal in dealing with a murder case in a remote corner of the state. Not only have there been murders, but rustlers have also been working in the area, which Mac takes a personal interest in.In order to unravel the crimes, Mac recruits his deputy sheriff brothers, Bobby and Jeremiah.When the crimes are finally solved, everyone is surprised to learn who is behind it all.Mac's Law is a captivating page-turner that has something for everyone - action, humor and romance!

"Mr. Stocker said if I could make my way here by this evening there would be a job waiting. I'm here."On his first full day of work on the Lazy-S, Terry was led to the horse stable by Big Mike. "I spect you know what a shovel is, and that over there is a wheelbarrow. Spect you know that too. Your job, for now, is to keep this barn clean and the horses fed, watered and groomed. You ever been around horses before?"Terry nodded, but Mike wasn't looking his way, so he simply followed the nod with "some."Terry needed two things that summer. One was to put away a few dollars towards the cost of college, the other was a rest from his chaotic home life. If the path to his future started in the stable, he would make the best of it.Cattle, cowboys, a brush with a cougar, and, of course, a beautiful rancher's daughter, all lead the young and inexperienced Terry on an adventurous path into adulthood, all in the shadow of the magnificent snow topped Rockies.

Mac's Land is a story about a family. A family with parents, children and grandparents. A family that loves one another. A family working hard to operate a cattle ranch in the pioneer days of the West. A family with heavy responsibilities. A family with hopes and dreams. In other words, a normal pioneer family. There were thousands of them just like the McTavish family.Don't come here looking for heroes. Don't expect to find swaggering men with hands quicker than lightening who can shoot the eye out of a squirrel at fifty paces. Come here looking for real people, people you would like to call 'neighbor, friend'.Mac McTavish is a rancher. In a new land where the grass seemed to be never ending, he was among the first to realize that the grazing couldn't be infinite. The grass was showing more poorly as the short years came and went. As the herds grew, the land suffered and might soon die, as indeed it did in too many parts of the West.Mac decided that on his Bar-M he would do something about saving the land. He told his neighbors that he was cutting his herds back and was fencing the land. The open grazing era had to stop.Not everyone liked his proposal.

Noah Gates is a family appropriate Western novel.Noah starts out to find the thieves who stole his herd of trade horses but time and weather wipe out all signs of their movements. With nothing else pressing on his life he wanders to Deadwood for the winter and then to Dakota Territory, with troubles and another theft along the way. Heading towards the Colorado gold fields he agrees to guide Dora across the Montana plains, leaving her in Miles City. After a summer in the high up mountains he decides to find Dora again. Humor and romance ensue.Noah Gates, although not a true sequel, has many tie-ins with Hamilton Robb.

Raised in poverty in Missouri, Mac is determined to find a better life for himself and the girl who is still a vague vision in his mind. Work on the Santa Fe Trail, and on a Mississippi River boat give him a start, but the years of Civil War leave him broke and footloose in South Texas. There he discovers more cattle running loose than he ever knew existed. Teaming up with two ex-Federal soldiers, he sets out to gather his wealth, one head at a time.While gathering and driving Longhorns, Mac and his friends meet an interesting collection of characters, including Margo. Mac and Margo and the crew learn about Longhorns, and life, from hard experience before they eventually head west. Outlaws and harrowing river crossings are just two of the challenges they face along their way.

The century-old First Baptist Church had everything going for it: a great location, oak pews for twelve hundred people, grand piano and pipe organ, full basement for multiple functions, gymnasium, and enough rooms to accommodate any number of programs or gatherings. The only thing it really lacked was people... and the blessings of God, if you choose to be fussy about such things.The grand old church was reduced to fewer than one hundred attendees, many of them well past their prime. Something had to be done. The denomination leaders, the church board; they all agreed. Their unconventional solution was to invite Jonathon McCann, a godly, creative, local businessman to step in as the recovery pastor. Jonathon's intention is to spread the gospel message throughout the many high rise residential buildings surrounding the old church. But, of course, there's a hitch. The church has a poorly hidden secret that will have to be dealt with, if God is again going to take up full residence among the people. With bold moves, amid much fear and trembling, Jonathon and the board move forward. Will God bless the efforts? Will the high-rise residents welcome the message or reject it? Will the people willingly and gracefully address their past?

When Hamilton tires of his deputy sheriff job he decides to try ranching where the grass grows green and no one is shooting at him. His life is upset when the Stanton family arrive from Texas with their cattle, cowboys, feudal ways and their beautiful daughter, Wanda. When the "Children's Blizzard" overtakes the country in 1888 the Texans and Hamilton are thrown together for mutual survival. What ensues includes adventure, generosity, misunderstanding, suffering, survival, a bit of humor and some romance.