
In a dusty Arizona town a daring daylight robbery at the Wickenburg National Bank goes sideways when the town’s unlikely guardian—a seemingly frail elderly man—springs into action, turning the streets into a chaotic showdown. The three outlaws, fresh from the heist, find themselves pursued by both lawmen and an unexpected defender, forcing them to flee toward the Colorado River with a wounded companion and a sack of stolen cash.
Their escape leads them across the harsh desert landscape, where they must decide whether to risk a treacherous river crossing or risk capture by the growing posse. As night falls, the trio’s gritty determination is tested against the unforgiving terrain and the lingering threat of retribution. Listeners will be drawn into the tense cat-and-mouse game that sets the stage for a classic Western adventure, where loyalty, desperation, and the harsh code of the frontier collide.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (75K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
Release date
2016-05-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1880–1957
A San Francisco-born storyteller and screenwriter, he became known for brisk, popular tales of business, adventure, and the American West. His bestselling novels and magazine serials, including the Cappy Ricks stories, reached a huge audience in the early 20th century.
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