This work is a collection of Five fictional early west adventures of uncommon events of the 1870 era in Arizona and New Mexico . All written to bring an enjoyable unusual, sometimes violent but satisfying story from that period of our southwest history. Follow the dangerous path of a young fifteen year old facing death to hold his uncle's home stead. Then beware of an Apache girl trained to kill as she aids a wounded gold miner. Squaw man Bev want's to drop his Indian wife, but luckily changes his mind as he says, " Damnit Eli, I told you to be careful, our horses are over there. You can't just go shooting without knowing where you bullets are going if you miss your target." Eli said " Husband Beev, I not miss target." Sure enough the dove lay on the ground dead over twenty yards away. Follow the escaped Apache Renegade, Three Finger Alice as she shoots her way to twenty thousand dollars, a marriage and a family. Ex Army scout rescues older woman ready to commit suicide, a young orphan girl and a wounded Indian girl. All becoming involved in recovering the gold in a burnt pay wagon while ducking bullets . Unusual moving adventures and incidents make for an enjoyable read. Thank you for reading this description. Tom Leftwich