Emerson Dodge

Home Like a Hero

by

Emerson Dodge

(Paul Wheelahan)

First published 1999

Val Tyrone was returning home from Mexico. He had left as a reckless young man but came back matured. However, some things remained unchanged—such as the deep-seated hatred between father and son. 

Other things, however, had shifted. His father was dying, a widowed woman sought to marry him for his wealth, and his oldest brother was after everything. Yet, upon Val’s return, it felt as though nothing had changed, especially the constant conflict with his father. The old man’s disdain for Val only grew when the ranch hands gave him a warm welcome.

Cole Tyrone, however, had a scheme to achieve his goals. He unleashed his unfaithful wife on Val, hoping to ensnare him. When that failed, only one option remained: ensuring his brother was laid to rest. 

Another fantastic Emerson Dodge (Wheelahan) tale, with just the right mix of mystery and scheming by those eager to take advantage of a dying old man. While it doesn't pack the level of action you'd typically expect from a Cleveland Western, it still delivers a solid and enjoyable story overall.

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Emerson Dodge

 No One's a Winner

by

Emerson Dodge

(Paul Wheelahan)

First Published 1996

 Tom and Dane Hardy—brothers by blood, but little else binds them. When the story begins, Tom is serving a five-year sentence for cattle rustling, framed by none other than his own brother and the corrupt judge who oversaw the trial. On the outside, his sister Artella and a determined lawyer named Long are fighting to clear his name.

Inside the prison, Tom’s life is made unbearable by the judge’s allies. Pushed to the edge, he makes a daring escape into the snow-covered mountains, pursued relentlessly by a brutal prison guard and a pack of dogs. But Tom isn’t one to go down without a fight.

Meanwhile, Dane is deep in shady dealings, running rifles to Red Cloud’s Sioux warriors. He can’t afford distractions—but Tom’s escape throws a wrench into everything, and the stakes rise fast.

This isn’t just another shoot-’em-up western. It’s a gripping journey of transformation. Tom begins as a man of peace, but as the story unfolds, he confronts the fury buried within him. And when he finally unleashes it, the consequences are explosive.

Emerson Dodge (Wheelahan) delivers yet another compelling tale of the Old West—rich in character, tension, and grit. If you can track down a copy, it’s well worth the read. These books are getting harder to find, but any story penned by Dodge is bound to be a rewarding ride.