Todhunter Ballard was one of the select group of writers like Dashiell Hammett and Erle Stanley Gardner who were major contributors to Black Mask Magazine and Dime Detective. In "Drifter's Choice," Wade Pierce has no particular ambition and a reputation for irresponsibility. No one is more surprised than Pierce when he learns he has inherited his dead uncle's controlling interest in a small bank. When he is confronted by Sam Levitt who tries to force him to sell out, Pierce becomes stubborn. But he is not a gunman and he isn't prepared to commit murder. In "High Desert," Maria Mulrooney is held a virtual prisoner in a convent while her uncle controls the vast holdings that belonged to her father. Maria sees an offer of marriage from rancher Dan Halliday as an opportunity. Under her father's will, if she marries she has the right to assume ownership of her inheritance. Halliday sees an opportunity to get ahead. Maria and Dan are both tough and determined, but is it enough?
Todhunter Ballard was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He published his first Western novel in 1951. He received a Spur Award from Western Writers of America in 1965.
Genre: Western
Todhunter Ballard was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He published his first Western novel in 1951. He received a Spur Award from Western Writers of America in 1965.
Genre: Western
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Hardback Editions
July 2007 : Hardback
| Title: High Desert (Sagebrush Westerns) Author(s): Todhunter Ballard ISBN: 0-7531-7764-1 / 978-0-7531-7764-8 (UK edition) Publisher: ISIS Large Print Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
December 2004 : Hardback
| Title: Five Star First Edition Westerns - High Desert: A Western Duo Author(s): Todhunter Ballard ISBN: 1-59414-127-4 / 9781594141270 (USA edition) Publisher: Five Star Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Paperback Editions
October 2005 : Mass Market Paperback
| Title: High Desert Author(s): Todhunter Ballard ISBN: 0-8439-5618-6 / 978-0-8439-5618-4 (USA edition) Publisher: Leisure Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
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