“West Like Lightning is sure to stand amongst the great popular histories of the west. ... A wild ride.” — Tombstone Epitaph “A groundbreaking work on the Pony Express. ... The first comprehensive history of the legendary transcontinental experiment in mail delivery in sixty years. ... Like the Pony Express riders themselves, DeFelice paces the dramatic story with alacrity and ... Read morediligence.” — True West "This rollicking account of the daring enterprise known as the Pony Express brings its era and its legendary characters to life." — San Francisco Chronicle “Incredible true stories of [Pony Express] riders’ exploits and more.” — New York Times “The most romantic chapter of the Old West may well be that of the Pony Express.  The story of intrepid young riders dashing across the prairie, pitting themselves against Indians, accidents and bad weather never fails to thrill readers. West Like Lightning ... takes on the whole Western frontier.”  — Denver Post “DeFelice shares how he retraced the Pony’s steps, fully immersing himself into the lore and legends of hte historic ride. ... On his journey, he manages to separate fact from fiction—and uncover a darker side to the venture.” — Parade “West Like Lighting reads like the title—a fast-paced narrative of the Pony Express. ... One can hear horse hooves pounding across the prairie and sense the fear and courage and excitement of dashing young men.” — TOM CLAVIN, New York Times-bestselling author of Dodge City and co-author of The Heart of Everything That Is “A wild ride … rendered in fine, thrilling detail.. ... Delightful.” — Publishers Weekly “This wonderfully vivid, accessible, and documented account of the Pony Express is a legendary American adventure story. Highly recommended.” — Library Journal “DeFelice brings [the Pony Express] to galloping life. … Fans of frontier history and lore will relish the incomparable stories he relates.” — Booklist “A lively history of the short-lived but much-evoked Pony Express. … Good stuff for Western history buffs.” — Kirkus Reviews Show Less