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    Wild Blood
    • 2021

      Wild Blood

      • 202 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      A brutal, relentlessly hard-boiled, western classic, back in print for the first time in seventy years Jim Dixon returns to the Arizona town he fled years ago after killing a man in a gunfight... the brother of the woman he loved. Now Jim's father needs his help fighting a bloody range war sparked by that same rancher's family, who are power mad and land-hungry. The dangers Jim faces are deadlier, than he ever imagined...and more than he can handle with just his grit, his guts and his Colt .45 "The author's ability to create complex and interesting characters and spin this yarn in tough, very fast-paced prose lifts WILD BLOOD from a run-of-the-mill traditional Western to an excellent novel. I found it really entertaining and compulsive reading, " James Reasoner, Rough Edges Blog

      Wild Blood
    • 2021

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      • 218 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Rock Kendall is a wanted man, framed for murder and determined to clear his name while evading those pursuing the bounty on his head. He must track down Ash Carlton, the true murderer, who has sent his own killers after Rock to silence him. In his quest for vengeance, Rock encounters a young female rancher fighting against rustlers, complicating his mission and putting his life at greater risk. The narrative is intensely hardboiled, with Rock enduring numerous physical assaults as he relentlessly pursues justice and revenge against the man who betrayed him. Critics praise the book for its blend of drama, suspense, and romance, offering a fresh take on cowboy tales that captivates readers. The climax is heralded as one of the greatest in western literature, filled with action and tension. With a plot rich in strife, violence, and romance, the story unfolds swiftly, featuring themes of murder and cattle rustling. It promises continuous action for fans of the genre, delivering a thrilling experience right up to the final page. A.C. Abbott, the author, was a prolific writer in the 1930s and 40s, known for her contributions to western pulps. She penned only two novels, both of which have been reissued, showcasing her talent in crafting engaging narratives.

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