Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
When the Peltry Gang swoops into Rileyville, they attack suddenly and mercilessly, leaving one dead and the sheriff near-dead. Deputy Abner Webb knows he must capture the outlaws for what they've done, but it won't be easy for the inexperienced lawman. Original.
Synopsis
When the Peltry Gang swoops into Rileyville, the attack is sudden and merciless. Before the townsfolk know what hit them, one of their own lies dead on the dirt street, Deputy Abner Webb is caught with his pants down, and just for good measure, the desperadoes shoot the sheriff and leave him for dead as they head out.
Webb knows he must capture the outlaws for what they ve done, but that won t be easy for the inexperienced lawman. Yet with the help of a shady horse trader and an ornery schoolmaster, Webb just might bring the gunslingers in on their feet or slungover their saddles."
About the Author
Ralph Cotton has been an ironworker, second mate on a commercial barge, a teamster, a horse trainer, and a lay minister with the Lutheran church. Hes written six historical novels in the critically-acclaimed Jetson Nash series, one of which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. He lives in Corydon, Illinois.