You'll find romance, adventure, and all of the stark beauty of the Old West in Zane Grey's Desert Gold. Richard Gale, The hapless son of a businessman, arrives in the Arizona border country hoping for a new start. Meeting up with an old friend who is now a Texas Ranger, he soon finds himself embroiled in an attempt to rescue the beautiful daughter of a murdered rancher from the clutches of a cruel bandit. Fleeing into the desert with the girl, Gale hopes only for survival but finds much more, As love blossoms and secrets are revealed. If you haven't yet become hooked on Zane Grey's westerns, Desert Gold will help you understand their enduring popularity. Excerpted from Desert Gold by Zane Grey All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.