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Devil's Manhunt

by L. Ron Hubbard
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In the Arizona territory, every mountain hides a fortune—and every man fends for himself.
Tim Beckdolt, rangy and self-reliant, is as American as the frontier itself. But after spending eight treacherous months digging $175,000 in gold out of Desperation Peak—all he has left is desperation. Two sadistic strangers have taken his gold, and now they want to take his life. He's on the run—the target of a Devil's Manhunt.
In a time and a place where the only law is the law of survival, Beckdolt will have to live by his wits ... or die by the bullet.
Also includes two additional Western tales: "Johnny, the Town Tamer," the story of a local swindler who meets his match; and "Stranger in Town," in which a drifter confronts a corrupt sheriff ... and his own dark past.
The fists are flying and the guns are blazing as the Devil's Manhunt puts you hot on the trail of blistering Wild West action.
"A thrilling novel of greed, violence, survival and perseverance, Devil's Manhunt perfectly embodies the unbridled excitement of pulp fiction." —Midwest Book Review

  • Creators

  • Series

    Western Short Stories Collection

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    February 21, 2011

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781592125531

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781592125531
      • File size: 1201 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 850
    • Text Difficulty: 4-5

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      May 2, 2011
      Tim Beckdolt becomes prey for a sadistic hunter, Bonnet, and his towering sidekick, Sven, who have stolen Beckdolt's hard-earned gold. They are armed with guns, while Beckdolt only has a knife and no food in the desert. But besides survival, Beckdolt wants his enemies to face the ultimate punishment. In addition to this feature title, the collection also includes two additional stories: "Johnny the Town Tamer" and "Stranger in Town," each of which spin an ironic and action-packed tale of what happens when justice in one of its many forms comes to town. These stories have all the hallmarks of westerns, though feel a bit superficial. The overall sound is well produced with a full cast, sound effects, and musical score. However, the actors overperform their already caricatured characters so that, at times, it feels more parody than serious storytelling. A Galaxy hardcover.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:850
  • Text Difficulty:4-5

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