In The Dark Soil of Deceit: A Historical Western Adventure Book (Grit and Glory on the Frontier) by Derek Levine

Charlie Briggs is working as a ranch hand in one of the two biggest ranches at the gateway to the Wet Mountains Range. The neighboring ranchers have been feuding for years, but an act of sabotage in the barn where Charlie works seems to be the latest strike of one against the other. Being the loyal and righteous young man that he is, Charlie decides to go undercover and learn the truth behind the attack. Only time will tell if he is to find the answers he's looking for or more violence and bloodshed... His investigation leads Charlie down a dangerous road he was utterly unprepared for. To make things even more complicated, he starts falling for the daughter of his boss’ rival. Unable to fight his emotions for Leigh, and in his effort to protect her, he searches for a peaceful resolution. However, Charlie soon realizes that the stakes are higher than he had ever imagined... When past secrets and political trickery come to play, justice takes a back seat to deceit. Does he stand a chance to succeed on a quest that threatens everything he holds dear? Charlie and Leigh find themselves in a feud that could consume all of Colorado, and embroils them in a battle of wits with the most powerful and ruthless people in the state. Will true love survive, or will they be both sacrificed, pawns in the game of life in a new and frightening country? A pulse-pounding drama, which will make you turn the pages with bated breath until the very last word. A must-read for fans of Western action and romance. "In The Dark Soil of Deceit" is a historical adventure novel of approximately 90,000 words. No cliffhangers, only pure unadulterated action.