Arizona Argonauts by H. Bedford-Jones is an engaging historical fiction novel set during the Arizona gold rush. The story follows a group of diverse characters, all drawn to the promise of riches and adventure in the untamed wilderness of the American West.

The author does an excellent job of bringing the setting to life, painting a vivid picture of the rugged landscape and the challenges faced by those who sought their fortunes in the goldfields. The characters are well-developed and complex, each with their own motivations and struggles that add depth to the plot.

The pacing of the novel is well-executed, with plenty of action and suspense to keep the reader engaged. The plot explores themes of greed, loyalty, and the transformative power of the wilderness, making for a thought-provoking read.

Overall, Arizona Argonauts is a thrilling and well-crafted novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and adventure stories. H. Bedford-Jones has created a compelling tale that captures the spirit of the American West during a time of great change and upheaval.

Book Description:
Imagine it's early 1900's and you want to get away from it all. So you head to Two Palms, Arizona. Where for entertainment, people await the arrival of the daily stage coach. Gold mining is an avocation. There is desert everywhere, deadly rattlers, no paved roads, some people travel in model T's which they call flivvers. They must carry their own water, gasoline and tire patch kits for the many blowouts they encounter. The heat is blinding! The nearest "big" town is Meteorite which has an ice cream shop, a post office and a stage coach head office. Here's where it gets interesting! Three misfits, a disgraced surgeon, an ex bank robber and a former prominent businessman type all meet on the road to nowhere to team up and head to Two Palms to turn their lives around. Already there is a wealthy San Francisco businessman and his beautiful daughter the apple of everyone's eyes. Arizona Argonauts would make a great movie! There's intrigue, murder, mayhem, mystery and of course romance. Try it - you'll like it!