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The Cowboy's Diary
Paperback
Publisher: Paul August Publications
Published: Dec 1 2026
Pages: 380
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.85 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A 155-year-old diary. Millions in stolen gold. A secret someone is willing to kill to protect.
When Boston investigative journalist Maddie Lane inherits her grandmother's remote Nevada ranch, she expects little more than a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a weathered cowboy's diary hidden in an old trunk, its pages containing clues to a fortune that vanished during the historic 1870 Verdi train robbery.
The gold was never recovered. And someone has been searching for it ever since.
Maddie's investigation leads her to Nazareth Flats, a forgotten ghost town, and Zebulon Carson, an enigmatic young man with an extraordinary connection to the land. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey across Nevada's rugged desert, following clues buried in the diary and uncovering secrets that have survived for generations.
But they're not the only ones hunting the treasure.
A ruthless treasure hunter and powerful interests determined to exploit the land threaten to destroy everything in their path. As the danger intensifies, Maddie and Zeb discover that the greatest mysteries aren't always hidden beneath the earth. Some lie within the human heart.
Told across two timelines, The Cowboy's Diary weaves a sweeping tale of historical intrigue, high-stakes adventure, family secrets, and an unexpected slow-burn romance. From the lawless American West of 1870 to the haunting beauty of modern-day Nevada, the story explores the enduring power of love, loyalty, and the past.
Some treasures are worth more than gold.
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