
In the dusty courthouse of Thunder County, a tense jury emerges, their faces as hard‑bitten as the range they represent. At the center stands Flint Moore, a grizzled cattle baron, unsure whether he’s a father watching his son, “Wild” Moore, be led to freedom or a rival to the sheriff who still bears a grudge. Beside Flint sit his striking daughter Pat, whose tawny eyes captivate every cowboy, and the fearless foreman Bud Deal, a rider known for his quick draw and even quicker temper.
When the verdict reads “not guilty,” the room erupts—cheers clash with the sheriff’s furious shouts, and a chair‑splintered brawl erupts in the very aisle where justice was to be served. Flint’s Colt glints, Bud intervenes, and old blood between the Moores and the lawmen threatens to ignite the whole town. The aftermath promises a brutal showdown on the range, where loyalties will be tested and the thin line between honor and vengeance may finally snap.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (251K characters)
Release date
2026-07-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1883–1969
A hugely prolific Western storyteller, he turned cowboys, ranches, and frontier mysteries into brisk, entertaining adventures for magazine readers. Best remembered for Hashknife Hartley and Sleepy Stevens, he helped shape the lively, humorous side of the classic Western.
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