End of Tracks

One day they were miners. Next, they were exiles.

Colorado, 1904. Ben McFall, Carlton "Cow" Weston, and hundreds of other Cripple Creek miners are forced onto boxcars, transported to the state line, and abandoned far from home.

Their crime? Membership in—or sympathy for—the Miners' Union.

Separated from their families and uncertain of what awaits them back in Cripple Creek, the deportees face an impossible challenge. Mine owners refuse to hire them. Armed security forces make it clear they are unwelcome. With few resources and even fewer options, Ben and Cow must find a way to survive, rebuild their lives, and forge a future in a world that has suddenly turned against them.

As they encounter hardship, opportunity, loyalty, and betrayal, both men discover that starting over requires more than determination. It demands sacrifice, courage, and the willingness to embrace unexpected paths.

Inspired by real events, End of Tracks brings to life a remarkable chapter of Colorado history through a compelling story of resilience, family, and survival. Rich in historical detail and frontier drama, this engaging novel explores what happens when ordinary people are forced to leave everything behind and begin again.

Perfect for readers of Colorado historical fiction, Western historical novels, and stories inspired by true events, End of Tracks is a powerful journey of hardship, hope, love, and perseverance in the face of extraordinary adversity.