Heart Of The Sunset is a fictional novel written by Rex Beach. The novel is set in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and northern Mexico. The plot contains plenty of "bad men" in it, as well as a strong and brave Texas Ranger and a beautiful love interest. With amazing characters and beautiful descriptions of the setting, it is a brilliantly told story of the old west. While some of the book's chapters are fascinating and fantastic, others gradually creep in for the readers. The story's characters are so affluent that readers are driven to read on to learn what happens next. The plot includes several unexpected turns that keep the reader engaged until the very conclusion of the book.