Ralph Compton the Empire Trail
Ralph Compton the Empire Trail by Jeff Rovin is a gripping addition to the Trail Drive series, published by Penguin on February 9, 2021. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Andrew Buchanan, a small ranch owner in Southern California, as he faces pressure from a rival and the changing agricultural landscape. In a bid to secure a profitable sale for his cattle, he embarks on a perilous journey into Mexico, where he discovers that human life is valued less than cattle.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale of survival and determination as Andrew navigates the treacherous Empire Trail, which stretches five hundred miles through harsh deserts and steep cliffs. Along the way, he confronts not only the physical challenges of the landscape but also a menacing group intent on seizing his herd. This story delves into themes of resilience and the harsh realities of life in the Western frontier, making it a notable entry in the genres of fiction, Westerns, and action-adventure.
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In this thrilling installment in bestseller Ralph Compton’s Trail Drive series, a small ranch owner drives his herd into Mexico and is startled to find that human life comes cheaper than beef on the hoof.
Andrew Buchanan has a problem. His modest ranch in Southern California is being pressured by an unscrupulous competitor and the encroaching wave of the future—orange growers. The only chance he has to sell his cattle for real money is to take them south into Mexico.
The Empire Trail is five hundred miles of misery that crosses scorching deserts and clings to treacherous cliffs—and it’s Andrew’s job to find the best way across. But physical barriers are not the only thing he must contend with. A group of dangerous men are trailing the herd, determined to take the cattle or die trying.
But this is Andrew’s livelihood that hangs in the balance, and he won’t go down without a fight.
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