Step into the saddle and embark on a journey through the untamed landscapes of the American West in Ridin' with the Pack, a captivating anthology that pays homage to the enduring magic of Western fiction.From the enigmatic reflections of a down-and-out fella questioning the choices he's made to an action-packed expedition in the wild expanses of the Old West, each story paints a vivid portrait of the American frontier's enduring heart.Readers will navigate the steamy bayou as a determined young man faces unimaginable challenges to rescue a kidnapped friend, experience the seafaring odyssey of a man shanghaied on the eve of his wedding, encounter the convergence of past and present as a young bounty hunter meets his match, traverse a California hitchhiker's fateful choices as they lead him to a dark and unpredictable highway, and join a Wyoming family in the aftermath of a banking system collapse as they fight for their land and heritage amid a new dimension of uncertainty.No matter the story, the spirit of the West is ever-present, each tale unfolding like a chapter in the grand narrative of the untamed frontier-where freedom, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of justice echo like the haunting melodies of a cowboy ballad.Penned by a cadre of masterful storytellers, both seasoned legends and promising newcomers, Ridin' with the Pack is a testament to the timelessness of the Western narrative.Ridin' with the Pack: A Western Short Story Collection features Western short stories by: New York Times Best-Selling Author W. Michael GearBest-Selling Author Peter BrandvoldBest-Selling Author B.N. RundellBest-Selling Author L.J. MartinBest-Selling Author Ken PrattAward-Winning Author John D. Nesbitt Award-Winning Author Chris Mullen