Lewis Byford Patten was a prolific author of American Western Novels, born in Denver, Colorado. Often published under the names Lewis Ford, Len Leighto and, Joseph Wayne.
(1) Sharp Shod: A Western where a foreman wants the daughter and the ranch he has worked d on for 20 years. He begins to plot against the owner. The daughter and the scapegoat. He is caught unawares that there are others who will fight to keep.him from taking over the entire valley.
(2) Blood on the Grass: the little ranchers face off with a large western ranch. The owner wanted all the grass and water. A young man returned. years after being run off.to seek revenge. He has been trying with his second and was a top notch gunfighter. (2)