City of Gold

By Will Hobbs

A boy chases mule thieves into outlaw territory, risking everything for family and future.

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256 pages· 49,618 words· Est. 7 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Fifteen-year-old Owen's world turns upside down when their mules are stolen, threatening his family's new life in Colorado. With his spirited brother Till and clever Molly, Owen embarks on a daring pursuit into the Wild West's heart. As they follow the trail to Telluride, they discover the rustler is linked to Butch Cassidy's infamous gang. With the lawman in tow, the brothers venture into the treacherous canyon country, determined to reclaim their mules and secure their future. Will they succeed against the odds, or will the Wild Bunch prove too formidable?

From the publisher

Rich in adventure, history, and humor, an odyssey set in the twilight of the Wild West spun by Will HobbsWeeks after arriving in Colorado to start a new farm, the Hollowell family is looking at disaster when fifteen-year-old Owen witnesses the theft of their mules. Learning that Hercules and Peaches will likely be sold to the mines, Owen sets out to track the rustler over the mountains. It’s all Ma can do to hold back little brother Till, who’s more than a handful.The outlaw’s trail leads to Telluride, the turbulent “City of Gold.” Owen gets help from a resourceful girl named Molly and dubious assistance from Till, who shows up on the train from Durango. Telluride’s notorious marshal finally takes an interest when he identifies the rustler as one of Butch Cassidy’s Wild Bunch. The lawman leads Owen and Till on horseback into the canyon country and all the way to Robbers Roost.For readers who love adventure and humor, Will Hobbs delivers a stirring tale of two brothers who risk it all to recover their mules and secure their future.

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