West! — Charles Alden Seltzer

West! tell of when Josephine Hamilton went West to visit her friend, Betty, she met Brannon -- a good-guy/bad-guy -- and Satan Latimer, ruthless, handsome, and fascinating, both of whom taught her a thing or two. This is Seltzer at the top of his game. Written mid-career, it shows mature character-development, narrative, and story. Fast-paced and action-packed, it is sure to satisfy fans of classic cowboy novels.