Here are some books that I enjoy as well as some that are excellent sources of facts regarding western figures and life back then: 

FICTION

• The Sons of Daniel Shaye series by Robert Randisi.  The most recent of these books is called Pearl River Junction and it has some great action by a man who’s been writing great action for a long time.
• On The Strength of Wings by Marthayn Pelegrimas. This is a touching historical about a woman taking a wagon train across the country. I know the author did her research and it shows in an honest portrayal of the hardships of such a ride. The characters are also very vivid and really feel like old friends as you read.
• Cavalry Man by Ed Gorman. A very cool mix of western, action and a touch of mystery.

NON-FICTION

• Doc Holliday: A Family Portrait by Karen Holliday Tanner. An excellent source of material on Doc from someone who had access to letters, first-hand accounts, and all sorts of material that had been passed down through Doc’s family. Makes you feel as if you’d met Doc by the time you’re through.
• Doc Holliday: The Life and Legend by Gary Roberts. Honestly, I’ve just picked this one up and haven’t read it through. It looks great and I’ll update this to let you know what I thought when I’m done.

That’s it for now, but there’s plenty more I can put up. I’ll add to this here and there, but these are a few that jumped out at me right away. Enjoy and check in later for future updates.

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