Cross Brand

Cross Brand is a 1922 pulp Western novel by Max Brand, the pen name of Frederick Schiller Faust. The story follows Jack Bristol, who shoots a sheriff and steals his horse, only to be captured by a mountain man for several months. The narrative explores themes of captivity and fear, particularly as it reveals the girl's terror upon seeing Jack's face. Brand is recognized for his literary contributions to the Western genre, blending action with deeper character insights.