“In Robber's Roost, Guyanne Booth has written a classic Western novel, complete with captivating frontier characters, suspense, action and a passel of enjoyable reading!” - Phil Spangenberger, Field Editor, True West Magazine; Western Historian Provocative, funny, and spirited, Robber's Roost chronicles the journey of a merry band of characters, devoted to self-gratification and the pursuit of pleasure. What they ultimately find is that hard work, honesty, and a little luck provide salvation and self-respect in a society where evil, mystery and murder are common-place. Robber's Roost introduces us to a delightfully insufferable pair of ne'er-do-wells, Larken Blakemore and Emmy Ferrell. Accomplished in the social graces of New Orleans casino life in the 1860s, these two spoiled descendants of wealthy Louisiana families abandon their lavishly decadent lifestyle for the rough forbidding cliffs of Utah's Robber's Roost. When Larken, Emmy and their faithful companions stumble into the notorious outlaw hideout, they discover much to their dismay, they have more in common with the outlaws than they dare admit. Readers will find an epic story where the genteel South meets the rough West with a sense of humor, intrigue and unexpected romance all in a place called Robber's Roost.

The sun descending in the West,

The evening star does shine;

The birds are silent in their nest;

And I must seek for mine.

William Blake

(Closing scene from Chapter 10)

The butt of Bobby's gun came down with accurate force on Bates' skull as Slick tore Emmy out of his clutch. She screamed and Larken cheered as Bates dropped to the ground. Wow, what a pair this Bobby and Slick are … not seen or heard, then whack!, he thought with great respect. Larken shook their hands repeatedly. He turned to Emmy and held out his arms. “You okay?”

Emmy responded with tears of relief and joy and clung to Larken. After a few minutes, when she had calmed down, Emmy looked at Bobby and Slick. They were eyeing her with obvious admiration, and they immediately removed their hats. Emmy blushed and smiled as her heroes openly gawked at her beauty.

“Yes, I'm okay. Invigorated. If only there was music, then I could dance. Larken, who are your little friends?”

Am impish grin spread across Larken's face as he introduced Bobby Gary and Slick Lindon to his wife. “And,” he laughed, “they're thieves.”

Emmy's eyes bugged out and her hand flew to her mouth to suppress her shock. Bobby and Slick smiled proudly. Bobby, who was truly affected by her appreciation, addressed Emmy with all the gentility he could muster. “Welcome to Robber's Roost, ma'am.” view abbreviated excerpt only...

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