Ridin' with the pack [text (large print)] : a western short story collection / Peter Brandvold, B.N. Rundell, L.J. Martin, John D. Nesbitt, Chris Mullen, Ken Pratt, W. Micheal Gear ; edited by Jake Bray.
Hair of the dog / Peter Brandvold -- Tuggs / B.N. Rundell -- Who the hell? What the hell? / L. J. Martin -- Dark highway / John D. Nesbitt -- The river, a Rowdy story / Chris Mullen -- The return of Peter Jackson / Ken Pratt -- Bad choices, a Wyoming Chronicles story / W. Michael Gear
Summary:
"From the enigmatic reflections of a down-and-out fella questioning the choices he's made to an action-packed expedition in the wild expanses of the Old West, each story paints a vivid portrait of the American frontier's enduring heart. Readers will navigate the steamy bayou as a determined young man faces unimaginable challenges to rescue a kidnapped friend, experience the seafaring odyssey of a man shanghaied on the eve of his wedding, encounter the convergence of past and present as a young bounty hunter meets his match, traverse a California hitchhiker's fateful choices as they lead him to a dark and unpredictable highway, and join a Wyoming family in the aftermath of a banking system collapse as they fight for their land and heritage amid a new dimension of uncertainty. No matter the story, the spirit of the West is ever-present, each tale unfolding like a chapter in the grand narrative of the untamed frontier-where freedom, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of justice echo like the haunting melodies of a cowboy ballad. Penned by a cadre of masterful storytellers, both seasoned legends and promising newcomers, Ridin' with the Pack is a testament to the timelessness of the Western narrative"-- Provided by publisher.
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