Texas Standoff: A Novel of the Texas Rangers
Sep 2010 · Texas Rangers Book 9 · Forge Books
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A gripping tale of mystery and justice in the wild west, where Texas Rangers Andy Pickard and Logan Daggett must navigate a complex web of cattle thefts, murders, and masked vigilantes.
In Elmer Kelton's Texas Standoff, Rangers Pickard and Daggett are dispatched to central Texas to investigate a series of killings and cattle thefts. The two biggest cattlemen in the area point fingers at each other, but Andy suspects neither man is guilty. The case takes a turn with the emergence of a gang of "regulators" - masked vigilantes - and the arrival of a notorious hired gun whose employer remains unknown.
As tensions mount, the murder of a captured regulator and a dramatic standoff in the county jail lead the Rangers to uncover the truth behind the crimes. Among the culprits is a surprising figure, and in a final twist of irony, the State of Texas sends a telegram notifying the Rangers their services are no longer needed.
Kelton's masterful western novel brings to life the lawlessness and grit of the American frontier, delivering a riveting story of honor, justice, and unexpected revelations. Texas Standoff is a must-read for fans of western fiction and historical novels alike.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
In Elmer Kelton's Texas Standoff, Rangers Pickard and Daggett are dispatched to central Texas to investigate a series of killings and cattle thefts. The two biggest cattlemen in the area point fingers at each other, but Andy suspects neither man is guilty. The case takes a turn with the emergence of a gang of "regulators" - masked vigilantes - and the arrival of a notorious hired gun whose employer remains unknown.
As tensions mount, the murder of a captured regulator and a dramatic standoff in the county jail lead the Rangers to uncover the truth behind the crimes. Among the culprits is a surprising figure, and in a final twist of irony, the State of Texas sends a telegram notifying the Rangers their services are no longer needed.
Kelton's masterful western novel brings to life the lawlessness and grit of the American frontier, delivering a riveting story of honor, justice, and unexpected revelations. Texas Standoff is a must-read for fans of western fiction and historical novels alike.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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11 reviews
Chuck Wood
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April 29, 2016
Not only a great western. But how life and lives changed after the Civil War. And also a love story.
Kris Spieg
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October 16, 2014
Very nice book
george loner
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November 16, 2017
Great book
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About the author
Elmer Kelton (1926-2009) was the award-winning author of more than forty novels, including The Time It Never Rained, Other Men's Horses, and Hard Trail to Follow. He grew up on a ranch near Crane, Texas, and earned a journalism degree from the University of Texas. His first novel, Hot Iron, was published in 1956. Among his awards have been seven Spurs from Western Writers of America and four Western Heritage awards from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. His novel The Good Old Boys was made into a television film starring Tommy Lee Jones. In addition to his novels, Kelton worked as an agricultural journalist for 42 years, and served in the infantry in World War II. He died in 2009.
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