Jared Martin returns home from a cattle drive only to find his home invaded, two of his ranch hands dead, the other three injured, and his beloved wife Helen missing. Soon he discovers that she was caught in the action and kidnapped by the ruthless bandits who wrecked his ranch. With no time to waste, he immediately lays a plan, and with the help of the lawmen and his closest friends, he sets out to find his wife. Will Jared manage to accomplish the most challenging and risky mission of his life and find Helen before it's too late?




Being one of the most successful ranchers in Colorado meant that Jared was often resented and envied for his wealth. Jared too considered himself to be extremely lucky, especially for having Helen in his life. His love for her knows no bounds, so he will go to the ends of the earth to give the kidnappers what they want in order to get her back safe and sound. However, their demands prove to be almost impossible to meet... The kidnappers seek a treasure he doesn't have and to his knowledge, it might as well not even exist. How will he guarantee the safety of his beloved Helen when he knows it is impossible to produce the ransom?




With time running short and lives hanging by a thread, Jared must come up with a way to outsmart the kidnappers. Yet he doesn't know there is a terrible surprise in store for him, one that could alter the course of his future with his wife forever. Will he manage to get to Helen in time and bring the outlaws to justice? Or will they both be doomed to a terrible fate?




A pulse-pounding drama, which will make you turn the pages with bated breath until the very last word. A must-read for fans of Western action and romance.




"An Act of Vice and Malice" is a historical adventure novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cliffhangers, only pure unadulterated action.

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• Publication Date: May 20, 2021
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