Description:
As the old frontier gives way to railroads, politics, and corruption, Virgil Rawlins and U.S. Marshal Malachi Johnson fight to protect Paradise Valley from powerful enemies and deadly violence.
Brief description: Award-winning author Rick DeStefanis has written fourteen novels spanning military and Western historical fiction, as well as Southern literary fiction. His work goes beyond traditional war narratives, focusing on character-driven stories that explore not only soldiers in combat, but also the lives of others shaped by war's lasting impact. A former paratrooper with the renowned 82nd Airborne Division, DeStefanis draws heavily on his military training in portraying the American Vietnam War. His novels have earned four literary awards. He lives in rural northern Mississippi with his wife and their pets-two dogs and a cat. Learn more at www.rickdestefanis.com.