The Bandit and Other Best Western Stories: A Western Short Story Collection

From the pen of Spur Award-winning author Loren D. Estleman comes a powerful collection of tales set against the vast and rugged landscapes of the American West.

Beginning with the acclaimed “The Bandit,” each of these stories dives into an authentic world where gritty outlaws, determined lawmen, and everyday heroes wrestle with morality, survival, and justice.

Estleman’s mastery of historical accuracy and vivid, descriptive prose shines through, bringing these Western vignettes to life with unforgettable characters and intense action—a must-read for fans of the Western genre and lovers of timeless storytelling.

“The American West endures in the Western stories of Loren D. Estleman…” —The Bloomsbury Review

Included in this collection are “The Cat King of Cochise County,” “The Barber,” “The Alchemist,” “Iron Heart’s Story,” “The Death of Dutch Creel,” “The Bandit,” “The Tree on Execution Hill,” “The Angel of Santa Sofie,” “Rossiter’s Stand,” “The Pilgrim,” “The Pioneer Strain,” “Young Mister St. Johns,” “A Web of Books,” “Mago’s Bride,” “Bad Blood,” “Kate,” and “Hell on the Draw.”