Background
Cooley, Leland Frederick was born on June 8, 1909 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Arthur Montague and Anita Beatrice (Lewis) Cooley.
( When the Volunteer Texas Mounted Rifles under Confedera...)
When the Volunteer Texas Mounted Rifles under Confederate General Henry Sibley were defeated at Glorietta Pass in New Mexico Territory, Captain Asa Adams realized that Northern victory was only a matter of time. Sick of bloodshed, weary of battle, Adams and a company of his soldiers decided to found a peaceful colony in the upper Pecos Valley. There, with their families, they would work and pray and put violence behind them forever. A year alter, as they prepare to celebrate the success of their new homes and lives, a terrifying midnight surprise attack more horrible than any battle leaves a score of men, women and children dead, dying or maimed. Asa survives long enough to charge his son, Clayt, with the responsibility of finding out who was behind the inhuman slaughter—and why. But it’s not simple revenge that Asa wants. “Promise me, son, to bring the guilty ones back to the federal marshal. Promise me you won’t take the law into your own hands...promise…” Clayt and his closest friend, Oss pick up the suspects’ trail in a Las Vegas saloon and follow it—day and night—until it leads them to the murderers. But will Clayt ignore his father’s last wish? Will he forget his promise and take his rightful revenge on the men who slew his unarmed friends…his own father?
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Cooley, Leland Frederick was born on June 8, 1909 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Arthur Montague and Anita Beatrice (Lewis) Cooley.
With, Merchant Marine, South Pacific and worldwide, 1926-1929; associate editor, Station KNX News Department, Hollywood, California, 1932-1936; correspondent, Transradio Press, Europe, 1936; newscaster sports and special events, KHJ Mutual Network, Los Angeles, 1937; technical director, Paramount Pictures, Hollywood, California, 1937-1938; writer and master of ceremonies, Andre Kostelanetz Show, Station Columbia Broadcasting System Radio, New York City, 1939-1940; director daytime radio and experimental television, Ruthrauff & Ryan, Advertising, New York City, 1940-1946; director television, McCann-Erickson Advertising, 1946-1950; producer-director-writer, Perry Como Show, Columbia Broadcasting System television Network, New York City, 1950-1956; executive producer, Paramount television, Station KTLA, Hollywood, California, 1957-1958.
( When the Volunteer Texas Mounted Rifles under Confedera...)
(Reprint)
(1963. Hardcover novel, 428 pages. Novel deals with the ye...)
With United States Coast Guard Reserve, 1942-1946. Member Radio & television Directors Guild (founding member), Dutch Treat Club-West (founding member), Academy of television Arts and Sciences, Writers Guild of America West, Authors League and Authors Guild, Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association (past president).
Married Regina Francoise Verreth. Children: Pamela Lee, Allison Smith Cooley. Step-children: Michael Dunn, Elizabeth Dunn.