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THICKER THAN WATER
CHAPTER I—THE ACE OF SPADES
CHAPTER II—THE EAGLE SALOON
CHAPTER III—LILA’S DEPARTURE
CHAPTER IV—CHUCKWALLA MAKES A MISTAKE
CHAPTER V—FATHER AND SON
CHAPTER VI—LILA
CHAPTER VII—RANCE WINS OUT
CHAPTER VIII—THE OVERLAND MAKES AN UNEXPECTED STOP
CHAPTER IX—AT THE CIRCLE SPADE
In the dusty living‑room of the Circle Spade ranch, a bitter showdown brews between Rance McCoy, the weather‑worn patriarch, and his striking son Angel. The younger McCoy, handsome and cocky, has just learned a shocking truth about Lila— the woman he intends to marry— that could tear the family apart. Their clash is less about guns and more about old wounds, hidden histories, and the stubborn pride that fuels both men.
As Angel confronts his father with accusations of murder and adoption, Rance remains unflinching, reminding his son of past betrayals and the thin line between honor and vengeance. The tension escalates into a dangerous game of secrets, where loyalties are tested and the true cost of blood ties begins to surface. Listeners are drawn into a tense western drama that explores how far a man will go to protect his legacy and the love that might finally free him.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (313K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1927.
Credits
Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Release date
2023-12-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1883–1969
Best known for lively Western stories full of humor and frontier action, this prolific pulp-era writer helped shape the feel of popular cowboy fiction in the early 20th century. His work later reached new audiences through film and television adaptations, including stories featuring Hashknife Hartley.
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