
In the dust‑blown streets of Pistol Gap, law‑and‑order wears a grizzled face. Marshal Bully McGrane rules the town with an iron fist and a reputation for making fear work for him, his massive presence enough to keep most outlaws in check. When drifter Tud Drury arrives with a burro loaded with supplies—and an air of quiet defiance—the uneasy peace begins to crack.
A tense standoff outside Lisha Funston’s bank sets the stage for a rivalry that pulls the town’s miners, gamblers, and gunmen into a volatile dance of pride and violence. McGrane’s cynical enjoyment of being despised fuels his relentless grip, while Drury’s stubborn independence promises a challenge the marshal has not faced in years. Listeners will be drawn into the gritty rhythm of a frontier town where every cigar puff and clenched jaw could spell a showdown.
Language
en
Duration
~38 minutes (37K characters)
Release date
2026-01-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1899–1950
A major voice in American Western fiction, this Oregon-born writer helped bring more realism and literary polish to the genre. His novels and short stories reached huge magazine audiences, and his work also helped inspire classic films like Stagecoach.
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