In 1879, Ike and Lorraine McAlister dream of nothing more than a quiet life on their Colorado ranch. But when illness strikes Lorraine, Ike accepts an enticing railroad job in Denver—despite knowing he isn’t qualified. He hopes the city will bring better medical care for his wife, but instead, danger follows them both. Lorraine’s condition fails to improve, and Ike narrowly escapes a deadly attempt on his life. Soon, the couple finds themselves tangled in a web of deception, where hidden enemies plot their destruction. As suspicion deepens and threats draw closer, Ike and Lorraine must unravel the truth before it’s too late. Will they survive long enough to expose the conspiracy, or will the shadows of Denver claim them both? Perfect for fans of historical western thrillers, [Your Book Title] delivers suspense, grit, and heart in a world where survival is never guaranteed. Mike Torreano's The Return is a western that finishes his South Park series. The book follows Ike McAlister, a rancher in Colorado whose life gets very, very hard. A terrible blizzard hits his ranch, and his wife, Lorraine, becomes mysteriously ill. Then he gets a job offer from a man named Stilwell, a railroad boss who is also a secret enemy. Ike's family moves to Denver, but this move is a trap. The whole story becomes a dark mystery. Stilwell is trying to destroy them, seeking revenge for a long-past death, and Ike and Lorraine must fight for their very lives. I really got into this book. The writing itself is direct. It doesn't use fancy words. It just tells the story. I liked that. It felt honest, just like the characters. The pace just keeps moving. You get a real feel for the high-country cold. It feels brutal. The book really dives into ideas of loyalty. It talks about revenge. It asks what you would do for your family. I felt a lot for Lorraine. Her sickness was a total mystery, and it made me feel helpless right along with Ike. The whole plot is a big tangled web of old wounds. It was a heck of a thing to unravel. The central theme is definitely revenge. This story gets dark. Stilwell is a really nasty piece of work. He has no good side. He just wants to destroy people. I felt real anger at his plotting. I was on the edge of my seat. I worried about Ike. I worried about the kids. The book's real heart is the McAlister family and their friends. They stick together. They have grit. The ending was my favorite part. It was a huge surprise. This felt like true frontier justice. It was a very powerful and smart way to end the mystery. I absolutely recommend The Return . It's a fantastic read. It has all the classic Western parts. You get cowboys. You get vast landscapes. You get sudden danger. But it is also a really good mystery. The plot is full of twists. I think this book is perfect for anyone who just loves a solid, traditional Western. It would also be great for someone who wants a fast-paced mystery, one with a lot of heart. Five Stars!! -Literary Titan Ike and Lorraine McAlister enjoy a simple life on their ranch in South Park, Colorado in 1879. Right up until ... Ike is offered an enticing railroad job in Denver, a job he's not qualified for. Despite misgivings, Ike accepts because Lorraine is sick, and Denver holds the promise of better medical care for her. But after their move, she doesn't improve, and Ike is nearly killed. They second-guess themselves, unaware of a mysterious plot to kill them both. Their search for answers leads them into a murky world of deception and intrigue. Will they manage to live long enough to find out who's behind this plot and why before the killer strikes them both down? Mike Torreano is a multiple award-winning author of historical fiction and traditional western mysteries set in Colorado and New Mexico Territories. In the fifth grade, he read his first Zane Grey novel and has been hooked on the Old West ever since.  His debut western mystery,  The Reckoning , was released in 2016 by The Wild Rose Press and the sequel,  The Renewal , was released in 2018. Both are set in South Park, just west of Colorado's front range. He's just released the third in the South Park series,  The Return . An interest in the Goodnight-Loving cattle trail inspired his first stand-alone western,  A Score To Settle , which was set on that trail in 2020.  A friend's suggestion prompted Mike to write another western mystery,  White Sands Gold,  which was released in September 2022. It has received five literary awards. His first historical novel,  Fireflies at Dusk , is an award-winning coming-of-age tale about a young man torn between his pacifist upbringing and his urge to fight against the evil of slavery with the Union Army as the Civil War breaks out.  Mike is a trustee of the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, and belongs to a number of writers groups. He also speaks at clubs and organizations about the timeless values of the Old West and The Code of the West, and how those values still resonate tod