
In the rough‑hewn town of Micaville, a gold rush has turned every prospect into a gamble and every man into a merchant of hope. Solomon Kane, the town’s calculating assay‑master, runs a modest office while keeping a keen eye on the richer claims that flicker just beyond the main street. When the aging prospector Cale Winters eyes a dwindling fortune, Kane’s interest spikes, and his right‑hand, the ever‑smoking Bush Cleveland, smells opportunity in the dust.
Against a backdrop of pine‑scented canyons and creaking log cabins, the Winters family—Cale’s wife and striking daughter Jennie—face a dilemma that pits survival against exploitation. Jennie’s disdain for the pig‑jowled assayer only fuels his relentless pursuit of the claim, setting the stage for a clash of ambition, greed, and the stubborn resilience of a frontier community. As tensions rise, every whispered deal and lingering glance could tip the balance between a modest livelihood and a rush of sudden wealth.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (60K characters)
Release date
2026-05-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1883–1969
A hugely prolific Western storyteller, he turned life in the American West into fast-moving tales full of humor, action, and memorable drifters. Best known for Hashknife Hartley and Sleepy Stevens, he wrote for magazines, novels, and even silent films.
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