Vallecito

About the Book

VALLECITO ~ Bill Kindonnel, an educated mining engineer, has fl ed New York City following a fatal fi ght. He soon fi nds himself in the high country of Colorado. The hills are rich with silver and gold and interesting characters. Befriended by Sam Sarjent and beloved by Young Fawn, Bill seeks refuge in the beautiful but lonely pine country known as the Vallecito. Here, while hiding out as a fugitive, he fi nds gold in Willabelle Allan. But can he pursue this woman knowing what awaits him in the East?

Full of action, intrigue and incredible scenery, Vallecito will keep you on the edge of your saddle, waiting to see what’s around the next bend of the river. Hold on for a wild ride – when the West was still young.

About the Author

LESTER FULFORD KRAMER (1895 – 1973) Born in Idaho. His father and brother were killed in an avalanche. His mother remarried, and Les was adopted by stepfather, Alvin Kramer, sheriff of San Juan County, Colorado. He grew up in the mining town of Silverton, high in the Colorado Rockies and served in World War I. He married and settled down in Enumclaw, Washington where he was Personnel and Safety Manager for White River Lumber Company, a branch of Weyerhauser Timber Co. (80 words)