Texas Ranger: Capt. Bates Series by Ash Lingam

Texas Ranger Rowdy Bates rode with Captain Ridge Creek for the better part of his youth, right up until his own commission to captain, first in Laredo then in San Antonio and finally back to take over the Laredo post. Bates did as he was ordered but never could shake the fact that his friend and mentor had disappeared off the face of the earth, leaving little behind but rumors and gossip... moreTexas Ranger Rowdy Bates rode with Captain Ridge Creek for the better part of his youth, right up until his own commission to captain, first in Laredo then in San Antonio and finally back to take over the Laredo post. Bates did as he was ordered but never could shake the fact that his friend and mentor had disappeared off the face of the earth, leaving little behind but rumors and gossip. Bates finally obeyed his feelings, took a leave of absence, and followed the sightings and rumors of his old boss’s travels, heading north to Kansas, Wyoming then to Deadwood in the Dakota Territories, seeking out the truth of what happened to his dear friend...wishing against all the odds that the captain was still alive...and if he wasn't, then learning where he died and was buried. less

Texas Ranger Captain Rowdy Bates rides to Kansas to chase the rustler who stole his horse, Sugar. In Wichita, he meets a young U.S. Marshal by the name of Jack Black, and they side-kick up to pursue and capture the Bill Whitley Outlaw Gang along with Brack Cornett, taking the lawmen back to Texas and eventually deep into Mexico in their pursuit... moreTexas Ranger Captain Rowdy Bates rides to Kansas to chase the rustler who stole his horse, Sugar. In Wichita, he meets a young U.S. Marshal by the name of Jack Black, and they side-kick up to pursue and capture the Bill Whitley Outlaw Gang along with Brack Cornett, taking the lawmen back to Texas and eventually deep into Mexico in their pursuit. All the while back in Laredo, Victoria Lee Dupree awaits her trial and an almost certain sentence to hang by the neck for the murder of High Card Harry Brownstone—an act perpetrated to protect the man she loved. Who is her secret love and will her beau arrive in time to save her from certain death? less

A band of young Comanche Warriors captures Texas Rangers Corporal Terry Coffee and Larry Landers. Will they escape with their lives, or will they perish in the wild country? The Terrible Horrel Brothers are sweeping across the eastern New Mexico Territory and Texas in a path of violence thanks to a feud with the Higgens family. Will the Texas Rangers be able to stop the killings? Abigale Burrs and Sally Skull bang heads over Captain Rowdy Bates as emotions begin to boil... moreA band of young Comanche Warriors captures Texas Rangers Corporal Terry Coffee and Larry Landers. Will they escape with their lives, or will they perish in the wild country? The Terrible Horrel Brothers are sweeping across the eastern New Mexico Territory and Texas in a path of violence thanks to a feud with the Higgens family. Will the Texas Rangers be able to stop the killings? Abigale Burrs and Sally Skull bang heads over Captain Rowdy Bates as emotions begin to boil. Which one of the Texan beauties will win over the tall man with the wavy hair and steel blue eyes? less

Someone has murdered the sheriff and bushwhacked one of the captain's men—is it possible the culprit is a person close to the Texas Rangers?A Comanche war party attacks a wagon train—will Captain Bates arrive on time, and who does he have to save, the settlers or the warrior braves?Miss Nati Buena Fuente is in mortal danger—but why and from whom? Will Rowdy lose yet another close friend?