Max Brand
17 SeriesFrederick Faust (1882-1944), known primarily by his pen name Max Brand, was a prolific American author of Western fiction. His works, often serialized in pulp magazines like Street & Smith’s Western Story Magazine, also included the non-Western character Dr. Kildare, later featured in films. Faust used numerous pseudonyms, including George Owen Baxter and David Manning, among others. He was fatally wounded by shrapnel while covering World War II in Italy.
Max Brand's novels, often published under multiple titles, explore the rugged landscapes and moral complexities of the American West. Key narratives include the tale of a wild stallion in "Alcatraz," the adventures of an outlaw in "Free Range Lanning," and the legacy of a gunman in "Gunman's Legacy." Other stories delve into themes of honor and survival, such as "Bandit's Honor" and "Jim Curry's Test." Brand's works frequently highlight the tension between law and lawlessness, as seen in "The Outlaw" and "The Sheriff Rides." Each novel captures the essence of frontier life, blending action with deep character studies.
