
A hulking ex‑convict named Peter Zinn steps back into the rough‑and‑ready town of Sioux Crossing after years of hard labor in the state road camps. The townsfolk watch him warily, remembering the fights that made his name—brawls in saloons, a brutal clash with the Gandil brothers, and a violent showdown with the local constable, Tom Frejus. Zinn's raw strength and fierce pride push him to prove he still rules the streets, even as the law keeps a close eye on his every move. The tension between the hardened outlaw and the relentless sheriff sets the stage for an inevitable confrontation.
At home, Zinn finds a modest life waiting—a wife, three children, and a tiny white dog that seems as bruised as his own spirit. The wintry hills surrounding the town mirror his inner chill, while his restless anger burns beneath the surface. As he tosses a stone at the trembling pup, the act hints at a deeper struggle between his violent instincts and the fragile peace he might finally need. Listeners are drawn into a gritty portrait of a man caught between raw power and the yearning for redemption.
Language
en
Duration
~33 minutes (32K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: P. F. Collier & Son Company, 1924.
Credits
Roger Frank
Release date
2022-08-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1892–1944
Best known for fast-moving Westerns, this hugely prolific American writer published under many pen names and helped shape the pulp storytelling style of the early 20th century. His work mixed action, mythic heroes, and a pace that kept readers coming back for more.
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