Step into the untamed heart of the American West! Prepare for an epic journey with "Ox in the Culvert," a riveting historical fiction novel that plunges you into the raw, exhilarating world of the early 1850s. Meet Texas Rangers Ray Andrews and Tom Jenkins - two friends whose lives are forever changed by a twist of fate. While Tom dreams of the California Gold Rush, Ray is content with his Ranger life... until a fateful shooting contest in Austin. Witness Ray's sharpshooting prowess as he wins a cutting-edge Colt Navy revolver, a prize that thrusts him and Tom into a perilous mission: guarding a vital payroll wagon through the treacherous Indian territories of Southwest Texas. But danger lurks in the shadows. The ruthless outlaw Sores Aguilar, a master of disguise, has his eyes on that wagon. He's meticulously planned a heist that could shatter the Rangers' mission and change their destinies forever. From the rugged landscapes of Central Texas to the sun-drenched trails of California, and even across the vast Pacific to the bustling streets of Hong Kong before returning to San Francisco, "Ox in the Culvert" is an adventure on an unprecedented scale. Experience the true Wild West - a time of heroes and villains, courage and cunning, where the American dream was forged by both the good and the bad. Discover a forgotten era that finally gets its due respect. "Ox in the Culvert" - Your next great adventure awaits!