Blood on the Tracks

Blood on the Tracks kicks off the Tales of the Old West series with a gritty tale of courage, justice, and survival in the face of lawlessness and danger. It’s 1868, and the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad is a grueling task carried out by a workforce as diverse as it is determined. Germans, Irishmen, Swedes, and countless others labor together under the relentless leadership of General Jack Casement. But when the railroad’s progress reaches Julesburg—infamously known as “hell on wheels”—the crew faces a new threat beyond the elements and back-breaking work. Julesburg is a hive of vice and violence, teeming with shady characters, ruthless gamblers, cunning swindlers, and opportunistic outlaws, all looking to strip the hardworking railroad men of their wages. When a string of murders rocks the camp, General Casement knows the time has come to act. The lawless town must be brought to order, no matter the cost. On July 4, 1868, Casement and his crew take matters into their own