The Messenger [electronic resource] : A Western Story
Bill Brooks2014
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Reeling from the death of his son, a down-on-his-luck rancher witnesses a random
murder that pits him head-to-head with a blood-thirsty outlaw!
Royce Blood had everything he wanted. He owned a small ranch on good land, and
he and his wife, Ophelia, had a ten-year-old son, Nicholas. But Royce's life was
shattered one day when Nicholas decided to take a typical afternoon swim in the
river near the family's ranch. His father had no choice but to watch as his
young son was attacked and killed by a bear.
Racked with the guilt of his son's death, Royce sets out to kill the animal,
despite desperate pleas from Ophelia. When he finally returns, he finds Ophelia
gone. Brokenhearted, Royce abandons everything, turning to drifting and
drinking, until an old friend convinces him to take work as a messenger guard on
his stage line. His circumstances becoming increasingly dire, Royce comes upon
the outlaw Gypsy Davy, notorious for never leaving any witnesses to his crimes.
When Ro...
Main title:
The Messenger [electronic resource] : A Western Story / Bill Brooks
Author:
Bill Brooks, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Skyhorse Publishing, 2014
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (176 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781628739855
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
428178
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |