THE WAY OF THE COLT

Here is a short story from the era of western expansion, a transcontinental train, the California Gold Rush, and a nation still recovering from the Civil War.

Set in the 1880s, Ben Godspeed was orphaned in one hour when the Butch Hemlock gang came to his father's ranch. They killed Ben's father, mother, and infant sister. He barely escaped. Now alone, only 10 years old, staring at his home - a pile of ashes.

What was he to do? Where was God when he needed Him most? Why hadn't He protected them from ruthless men?

He was helpless, hopeless, and afraid. Until ...