The isolated Canadian River in the Texas Panhandle stretched before John Erickson and Bill Ellzey as they began a journey through time and what the locals call "the valley." They went on horseback, as they might have traveled it a century before. Everywhere they went they talked, worked, and swapped stories with the people of the valley, piecing together a picture of what life has been like there for a hundred years. Through Time and the Valley is their story of the river-its history, its lore, its colorful characters, the comedies and tragedies that valley people have spun yarns about for...

In this exciting case, Hank falls victim to a series of sneaky schemes: first, a Turkey Debacle endangers his relationship with Sally May, then, a case of poisoning puts him at death's doornail, and finally, a disastrous ride to town almost finishes him off. As each terrible event takes its toll on his reputation - not to mention his dignity - Hank begins to notice a pattern. Could it be that an evil mastermind is behind these plots? As the pieces of the puzzle fall into place, Hank narrows down the pool of suspects and finds himself drawn into a deep, dark conspiracy orchestrated by his...

Hank the Cowdog has seen dry summers in his years as the

Head of Ranch Security, but nobody on the ranch has seen a

drought like this. Ponds have dried up, the creek is down to a

trickle, pastures have turned to burned toast, and the cows are

kicking up clouds of dust. Then, to top it all off, Pete the Barncat

hatches a dastardly plot to ruin Loper's birthday The last

thing the cowboys need is a prairie fire, but that's what they

get, and it begins to look like the next roundup might be their

last. What the ranch really needs is a good rain to bring back

the grass...