Sunshine Patriots!

The year is 1913, and the latest rush for California gold is underway. The fast-growing movie business is taking over a once-sleepy California town, where the power of the silver screen to inspire dreams of stardom, or the chance to profit from them, already has taken hold. As criminals, con-men and captains of industry wrestle for control of the next big thing, enter Appomattox Benjamin and Big Bob Hitler, veterans of Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders and the right guys to save the day… for the right price.

You think you’ve read everything about Hollywood? Think Again! And when legendary creator Howard Chaykin is in the director’s chair, expect the unexpected. Follow the adventures of two former members of Roosevelt's Rough Riders cavalry, who arrive in Hollywood in 1913 and find themselves caught in the web of a dangerous new world. As the first Sicilian mobsters make their way to the City of Angels, the two heroes find themselves recruited as mercenaries for the movie studios and drawn into the cutthroat world of cinema, with a front-row seat to the building of a new American empire. With its action-packed narrative and exciting new historical setting, Sunshine Patriots is a must-read for fans of the Western genre and anyone interested in the early days of Hollywood and the formation of one of the most important facets of modern American culture.

With every lowlife in Los Angeles staking a claim to a piece of the newborn moving picture pie, onetime Rough Riders Appomattox Benjamin and Big Bob Hitler find themselves knee deep in duplicity, which will demand more than their usual perfect blend of guile and muscle to come out on top.

With its gripping conclusion, Sunshine Patriots #4 brings Howard Chaykin's thrilling two-part story to a satisfying finale! As the former Rough Riders navigate the dangerous world of Hollywood, facing off against mobsters and uncovering secrets, Chaykin's masterful storytelling keeps readers hooked until the very end. With action, intrigue, and unexpected twists at every turn, Sunshine Patriots #4 is a must-read for fans of Westerns and Hollywood history. Don't miss out on the epic conclusion to this captivating series that will leave you eagerly turning the pages until the very last panel!