Publisher's Synopsis
All three books in the 'Reuben Cole - The Early Years' series of western novels by Stuart G. Yates, now in one volume!
Born To Track: Fifteen-year-old Reuben Cole learns about the brutality of the frontier when he intervenes to help a Native American being chased by a murderous gang. After accidentally killing one of the attackers, Reuben becomes the target of a group of merciless killers, forcing him to quickly master the skills of tracking and survival. These harsh lessons shape him into the powerful and dangerous man he will become.
Army Days: Reuben Cole serves as a Union Army scout during the early days of the Civil War. Tasked with tracking down a group of deadly raiders intent on killing Union soldiers, Cole is posted to a remote fort as part of General McClellan's ambitious plan to turn the Confederate flank. However, when tragedy strikes, Cole must embark on a path that will shape him into a hardened and uncompromising man, learning crucial survival lessons along the way.
Baptism Of Fire: Reuben Cole is a Union scout during the height of the Civil War. When his Native American friend is murdered, Cole sets out to uncover the culprits, dealing with unruly miscreants and a complicating commanding officer. Alongside a group of sharpshooters, Cole tracks down Confederate renegades all the way to the Texas border, discovering not only the identity of the killers but also more about himself.
