Lincoln, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/22/2020 -- Condor Publishing is proud to debut a new Western anthology, THE SOUL GATHERERS: THIRTEEN WESTERN TALES, by Amazon Best-Seller Charlie Steel.

THE SOUL GATHERERS: THIRTEEN WESTERN TALES is a collection of thought-provoking fictitious Western tales by Southern Colorado author Charlie Steel. The Devil, Angels, and Spirits attempt to influence humans as they go about their daily lives. It is not a religious book; it is about people living the best way they know how on their pilgrimage to redemption or eternal damnation.

THE SOUL GATHERERS: THIRTEEN WESTERN TALES is now available on Amazon.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:
"THE SOUL GATHERERS: THIRTEEN WESTERN TALES presents thirteen short pieces by storyteller Charlie Steel and infuses Western themes with stories of faith and leading a good life, versus making choices that lead to wrongdoing and Hell. It's unusual to see Western themes paired with those of faith and redemption, yet each story succeeds in capturing powerful elements of both. This collection is outstanding."
- D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

"Charlie Steel has written a package of entertaining stories that capture the fear, loneliness, and desperation some individuals suffer while coping with living. Each encounter is laced with elements of humor, vindication, and promises of salvation—all with the unspoken hope of bringing Satan to his knees"
- Tom Rizzo, Author, LAST STAND AT BITTER CREEK

"This masterful cowboy storyteller captures the spirit of the Old West by conjuring spirits of the West in their timeless battles of Good versus Evil."
- Marta Keen Thompson, retired school librarian

"A book of delightful cowboy tales with a theological twist. They resonate with a traditional/open-minded love for both good long-held values and a taste for something different. It may very well begin a new genre!"
- Francyl Gawryn, Assoc. Pastor, Grace Community Church, Boulder City, NV

"Charlie Steel's campfire tales are a good read. At the core of all spiritual endeavor is the basic struggle of good vs. evil. This is a great collection for reflecting."
- The Rev. Lyons, MDiv, BS, OblSB, Nevada

About Charlie Steel
Charlie Steel, Tale-Weaver Extraordinaire, is a novelist and internationally published author of short stories. Steel credits the catalyst for his numerous books and hundreds of short stories to be the result of being a voracious reader, along with having worked at many varied and assorted occupations. Steel's work has been recognized and reviewed by various publications and organizations including Publisher's Weekly, Midwest Book Review, Western Fictioneers, and Western Writers of America. Steel holds five degrees including a Ph.D. He continues to read, research, and collect western literature. Steel lives on an isolated ranch at the base of Greenhorn Mountain, in Southern Colorado.

Condor Publishing Inc. is proud to be publishing this anthology. For the past 20 years, Condor Publishing, Inc. has earned a following for its children's and western books. This publisher's books are highly regarded and have a reputation for being clean, wholesome literature that can be read by readers of all ages.

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Steel's 14,000 word exciting young adult western with eleven iconic drawings by artist Juan Pablo Vega, is available in digital and print formats.

Lincoln, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/21/2018 -- "Cornelius Kogelschitz hated his name with all the passion his mind could muster." It is the opening line of a story about a young lad whose parents die of typhus and who ends up living with his uncle and aunt and their eleven children in New York City. When Cornelius overhears his aunt berating her husband over an extra mouth to feed, the youth makes up his mind to leave. Having once seen a picture of Colorado with snow capped mountains and a rushing stream, he decides to hop a train and head west. Traveling west, the train lurches and rumbles and Corny hides from the brakeman. Struck from behind, Corny is thrown from the train and falls onto cinders badly injured. Saved by a scrappy girl riding along the tracks, Cornelius begins his Western adventure.

This is a wild and adventurous tale with many exciting twists and turns—even a youthful romance. A must-read for young adults and for all those who love adventure.

About Charlie Steel
Charlie Steel, Tale-Weaver Extraordinaire, is a novelist and internationally published author of short stories. Steel credits the catalyst for his numerous books and hundreds of short stories to be the result of being a voracious reader, along with having worked at many varied and assorted occupations. Some of his experiences include service in the Army, labor in the oil fields, in construction, in a foundry, and as a salvage diver. Early in his life he was recruited by the US Government and spent five years behind the Iron Curtain. Steel's work has been recognized and reviewed by various publications and organizations including Publisher's Weekly, Midwest Book Review, Western Fictioneers, and Western Writers of America. Steel holds five degrees including a PhD. He continues to read, research, and collect western literature. Steel lives on an isolated ranch at the base of Greenhorn Mountain, in Southern Colorado.

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Advance Praise

"Kids who appreciate sagas of self-reliance, adventure, and an unusually mature attitude in a child (one who perceives his relatives' struggle and decides to alleviate their stress himself) will find Cornelius Goes West a vivid story. -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

A well told story that weaves throughout the lives of Cornelius 'Corny', his poor family in New York and his new family out west. Dynamic characters like Lucy add a young romance to the tale while the nurturing and caring Mauldin's find the son they never knew they wanted.

A definite must for the reader who loves adventure. -S.M. Wade, Avid Reader

About Condor Publishing, Inc.
For the past 18 years, Condor Publishing Inc., has earned a following for its children's and western books. The publisher's books are highly regarded and have a reputation for being clean, wholesome literature that can be read by readers of all ages.

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Lincoln, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/05/2018 -- Jack "Applejack" Martin never dreamed of becoming anything more than a hired hand when he left his parent's hardscrabble ranch, nor could he have anticipated that saving the life of a noted killer would prepare him to become a deputy to Marshal Bat Masterson. Applejack finds in his relationship with Masterson, his friendship with a ubiquitous priest, his love of a beautiful senorita from a wealthy family, and the loathing and hostility of the girl's father, that people and challenges are not always what they seem. It is life itself that tests the mettle of a man.

Applejack & Bat Masterson: TRINIDAD'S LAW isn't just about one man's perception of Western America: it also reveals authentic people, news, and events that took place in Southern Colorado in 1882, when gun-slinging marshals like Masterson and Earp were instrumental in bringing order to lawless towns . Against this backdrop, it presents a rollicking adventure story that breaths life and fire into the worlds of townsfolk and frontier men alike.

Western novels typically appeal primarily to genre fans, but Applejack & Bat Masterson: TRINIDAD'S LAW moves a cut above the norm by including a healthy dose of real American history.

About Charlie Steel
Charlie Steel, Tale-Weaver Extraordinaire, is a novelist and internationally published author of short stories. Steel credits the catalyst for his numerous books and hundreds of short stories to be the result of being a voracious reader, along with having worked at many varied and assorted occupations. Some of his experiences include service in the Army, labor in the oil fields, in construction, in a foundry, and as a salvage diver. Early in his life he was recruited by the US Government and spent five years behind the Iron Curtain. Steel's work has been recognized and reviewed by various publications and organizations including Publisher's Weekly, Midwest Book Review, Western Fictioneers, and Western Writers of America. Steel holds five degrees including a PhD. He continues to read, research, and collect western literature. Steel lives on an isolated ranch at the base of Greenhorn Mountain, in Southern Colorado. (http://www.charliesteel.net)

Advance Praise for
Applejack & Bat Masterson: TRINIDAD'S LAW

Fans of Western fiction who want a good story of a young man's coming of age and hard-learned lessons in the rugged West will relish the dialogue, encounters, and perspectives of Applejack& Bat Masterson: Trinidad's Law. His chance encounter with gambler Bat Masterson early in the story leads to a gruff friendship that fosters his growth process as Applejack becomes associated with a savvy marshal whose choices sweep Applejack into conflict, confrontation, and even love.

Readers seeking a rollicking good read backed by real-life events of the wild West, but peppered with solid action and characterization that bring these facts to life, will find Applejack& Bat Masterson: Trinidad's Law a powerful saga that adds depth and insight to a story of criminal and legal forces and a young man's coming of age in a frontier world only beginning to reconcile lawlessness with authority figures. -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

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