The Devil's Hoofprints — Brett Cogburn

When I first read Brett's work I thought he had to be a writer who had been writing for decades. Then I found out he was only 39 years old. He's one of the true natural born story tellers of this world, and his collection, The Devil's Hoofprints, are 13 of the best western tales I've ever read. He doesn't just tell a story, he tells it from inside the head of the characters. And his characters are rich, flawed, and unforgettable.