
In the rugged landscape of Mystery Valley, Arizona, a young man of iron will and clean living has just secured his claim to a valuable mine after a hard‑won battle against ruthless outlaws. Surrounded by a band of loyal, if rough‑around‑the‑edges, protectors—old college friends, a rescued hunchback, and a crew of hardened gunslingers—he reflects on the loyalty and courage that carried him through countless dangers. Their camaraderie, peppered with good‑natured banter, paints a vivid picture of frontier life where honor and hard work still matter.
Just as peace seems within reach, a troubling mystery surfaces: the sudden disappearance of Felicia, a bright and spirited young woman linked to the mine’s future. Frank’s sense of duty compels him to investigate, balancing his instinct for fairness with the perils of the desert’s hidden threats. Listeners will be drawn into a tale of friendship, integrity, and the suspense of uncovering what lies beneath the surface of a seemingly settled frontier.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (481K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2012-07-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1945
Best known as the creator of Frank Merriwell, this hugely popular dime-novel writer helped shape early American adventure fiction for young readers. Writing as Burt L. Standish, he turned school spirit, sports, and cliffhanger action into a long-running sensation.
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