Stairs of Sand by Zane Grey 1928 First with Dust Jacket

In Zane Grey's 1928 Western novel, Stairs of Sand, the unforgiving desert landscape of Southern California and Arizona forms the backdrop for a thrilling tale of love, revenge, and survival.

The story centers on the headstrong and fiery Ruth Virey, who finds herself in a desperate situation at a desolate desert water-hole. Seeking to escape her dire circumstances, she attempts to flee, only to plunge into deeper peril. Her path intertwines with Adam Wansfell, her husband's brother and, shockingly, his presumed killer, who arrives professing his love for her.

As Ruth and Adam fight to retain possession of a vital waterhole, they are forced to confront not only the relentless elements of the wild west but also the long arm of the law and the unexpected return of the man they both believed to be dead. Stairs of Sand is a classic Zane Grey romantic western, filled with intense drama, surprising twists, and vivid descriptions of the untamed American frontier.