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This book delves into the complex history behind John Ford's 1956 film 'The Searchers'. It begins with the true story of Cynthia Ann Parker, a nine-year-old girl kidnapped by Comanches in 1836, and her subsequent life among the tribe. The book also explores the life of her son, Quanah Parker, who became a prominent figure in American Indian causes. It then shifts to the novel 'The Searchers' by Alan LeMay, which was loosely based on Cynthia Ann's story, and finally details the making of the film by John Ford and John Wayne. The book provides a rich historical context and insights into the relationships between American Indians and white settlers, as well as the cinematic process behind one of Hollywood's most iconic films.

Billy Summers is a man in a room with a gun, a killer for hire and the best in the business. He only takes jobs if the target is a truly bad guy. Now, Billy wants out, but first, there is one last hit. Billy is a decorated Iraq war vet and a master at vanishing after the job is done. However, this final job becomes complicated, involving a stay in a small town, a pretended life as a writer, and an unexpected relationship with a young woman named Alice. The novel is part war story, part love letter to small-town America, and features a complex hero seeking redemption.