RAVES FOR THE WESTERNS OF COTTON SMITH
Dark Trail to Dodge
“An entertaining, believable, and fast-paced tale.”
—Dallas Morning News
“Cotton Smith tells the tale of a perilous cattle drive from Texas to Kansas. Diverse characters coming together to work on a cattle drive weave a story of struggle and adventure.”
—Kansas City Star
“An action-filled story of a farm boy’s rough initiation into the cowboy world during an eventful trail drive from Texas to Dodge City. Interesting characters, fast-moving narrative.”
—Elmer Kelton
“Hard-eyed characters and six-gun action. Smith knows cattle drives and cowboy lore.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A cast of colorful characters! Fictional but historically accurate.”
—The Independent
“Deep in the Wild West of the 1800s! A story of accuracy, excitement, and unforgettable characters.”
—Overland Park Sun
“Winning accolades for its compelling storyline and accurate look at the Old West.”
—Lawrence Journal-World
“An enjoyable read with a strong sense of place.”
—Roundup Magazine
Pray for Texas
“Cotton Smith’s stories are centered around the wonders of the human spirit in overcoming life’s obstacles.”
—True West
“Pray for Texas has plenty of pulsating action for fans of the traditional western, not to mention plot twists and a wonderful collection of characters. Cotton Smith secures his place as a promising new voice of the American frontier.”
—Roundup Magazine
“Happy trails for fans of western novels. It’s called Pray for Texas.”
—Kansas City Star
Behold a Red Horse
“Cotton has pushed the envelope. Those plot twists and turns are what make Cotton Smith’s books engaging . . . great storytelling.”
—True West
“Readers praise his memorable characters, unexpected plot twists, and how he captures the look and feel of the real West.”
—The Independent
“A fine read for a cold winter’s evening with characters that stand out from the ordinary.”
—Roundup Magazine
Westward
“Solid writing and superb storytelling.”
—American Cowboy magazine
“Westward is a treasure for all western enthusiasts.”
—True West
“Fans of history in any form will find Westward especially delightful.”
—El Paso Times
“A marvelous collection that can only help make reading westerns respectable once again.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Commendable . . . Enthusiasts of the Old West should enjoy the variety and the new twists given familiar tales.”
—Denver Post
“Cotton Smith tells the story of Leander H. McNelly, a compelling and tragic hero who served in the famed Texas Rangers.”
—Wichita Eagle
“The modern western writer has a keener fidelity to history than any of his predecessors.”
—Dallas Morning News