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Book Ralph Compton Death of a Hangman

Download or read book Ralph Compton Death of a Hangman written by Joseph A. West and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-04-06 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A former soldier tries to outrun a gang out for blood in this novel in Ralph Compton's USA Today bestselling series. Years ago, Charlie Pike witnessed the horrors of the War Between the States from the losing side. Now, all he wants to do is work his cattle ranch and marry the spirited local schoolmarm. But when his old commanding officer calls him to action, he cannot refuse. Confederate Brigadier General Henry J. Dryden was a blustery, demanding leader—and he saved Pike's life in the war. After, Dryden became a judge in the wilds of New Mexico Territory. Now he's dying, and he wants Pike to escort him back to his native Texas. It's a simple request—and a deadly one. Because the powerful gang leader Clem Dredge wants vengeance on Dryden, who sentenced to his brother to hang. And Charlie Pike is about to find out that paying some debts can cost a man everything… More Than Six Million Ralph Compton Books In Print!

Book Ralph Compton Death of a Hangman

Download or read book Ralph Compton Death of a Hangman written by Ralph Compton and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2010-04-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A former soldier tries to outrun a gang out for blood in this novel in Ralph Compton's USA Today bestselling series. Years ago, Charlie Pike witnessed the horrors of the War Between the States from the losing side. Now, all he wants to do is work his cattle ranch and marry the spirited local schoolmarm. But when his old commanding officer calls him to action, he cannot refuse. Confederate Brigadier General Henry J. Dryden was a blustery, demanding leader—and he saved Pike's life in the war. After, Dryden became a judge in the wilds of New Mexico Territory. Now he's dying, and he wants Pike to escort him back to his native Texas. It's a simple request—and a deadly one. Because the powerful gang leader Clem Dredge wants vengeance on Dryden, who sentenced to his brother to hang. And Charlie Pike is about to find out that paying some debts can cost a man everything… More Than Six Million Ralph Compton Books In Print!

Book Ralph Compton Brimstone Trail

Download or read book Ralph Compton Brimstone Trail written by Marcus Galloway and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Ralph Compton western, the road to hell is a short ride.... Before hearing the call of the Lord, Paul had seen more than his share of sin—mostly his own. But since he came to minister to the small town of Pueblito Verde, most of what he sees are tamer transgressions. Knowing his own past, Paul believes the occasional mistake doesn’t make someone truly evil. But some men are more evil than others. When the brutal Jack Kerrigan and his band of ruffians hit town, Paul’s new life starts to go bad. Then things go from bad to worse when ruthless bounty hunter Dave Sprole arrives with money and murder on his mind. Now, the town is caught in the crossfire between two cold-blooded killers—and Paul knows that it’s time for him to stand up for what he believes in.... More Than Six Million Ralph Compton Books In Print!

Book Ralph Compton Straight Shooter

Download or read book Ralph Compton Straight Shooter written by Marcus Galloway and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this western in Ralph Compton's USA Today bestselling series, a man's shot at the bigtime might be the shot that kills him... Outlaw Wes Cavanaugh knows that crime doesn’t always pay—at least not much. That’s why he and his partner, Mose, are willing to pay Jimmy Stock for information on a job that’s guaranteed to pay off big. Jimmy’s made a career of selling tips to bandits, but the job he sells Wes—a payroll train about to leave Omaha—requires more than information. It requires a straight shooter who can hit targets from a long distance away…and in the outlaw business, even a straight shooter can’t be trusted. More Than Six Million Ralph Compton Books In Print!

Book Ralph Compton The Omaha Trail

Download or read book Ralph Compton The Omaha Trail written by Jory Sherman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rancher must contend with a snake in the grass in this pulse-pounding Ralph Compton western. Dane Kramer looks forward to the day when his Oklahoma cattle ranch will truly be his—no strings attached. With only one more payment to make and a buyer in Omaha ready to pay top dollar for a herd of Herefords, he should finally have the banker Earl Throckmorton off his back. But Earl has a plan to keep the sprawling ranch for himself. If he has his way, Dane’s herd will never make it across the Omaha Trail—and Dane won’t make it home alive. Up against Earl’s hired gang of outlaws, Dane must do whatever it takes to bring in the herd—but Earl has more than one trick up his sleeve. Planting one of his own men in Dane’s newly hired team of cowhands could be just the insurance Earl needs.... More Than Six Million Ralph Compton Books In Print!

Book Ralph Compton Texas Hills

Download or read book Ralph Compton Texas Hills written by David Robbins and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A family man takes embarks on a dangerous endeavor in this gripping Ralph Compton western. Owen Burnett’s needs are small. All he’s ever wanted is his wife’s affection, his children’s health, and a little plot of land which he can farm. Still, he’s no fool. So when his neighbor Gareth Kurst makes him a business proposition, one that could leave him richer than he’s ever dreamed, he can’t refuse giving the risky scheme a try. Rounding up cattle up in the Texas Hill Country is nothing to take on lightly. Between the Comanches roaming the countryside and the horns of the beasts he’s hunting down, Owen knows every second he spends out in the wild puts his life in plenty of danger. But the greatest threat to his person is one he never expected—his ruthless and conniving business partner, who has no plans of ever sharing his hard-earned cash....

Book Ralph Compton Riders of Judgment

Download or read book Ralph Compton Riders of Judgment written by Ralph Cotton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Strange siblings are on the hunt for justice in this Ralph Compton western. In her guise as “Danny Duggin,” Danielle Strange has spent the past two years hunting down the outlaws who murdered her father. Reunited with her brothers, the twins Tim and Jed, she plans to take her war across the border into Mexico—unaware she's being pursued by a U.S. federal marshall.... Saul Delmano comes from a powerful family of cattlemen whose business stretches from the Southwestern territories into Mexico. He's put a $2,000 reward on Danny Duggin's head, tempting every outlaw and bounty hunter across the West to try to collect it. But the cry of vengeance has been shouted out—and only justice can silence it. More Than Six Million Ralph Compton Books In Print!

Book Ralph Compton Vengeance Rider

Download or read book Ralph Compton Vengeance Rider written by Joseph A. West and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-06-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saddle up with legendary gunfighter Doc Holliday in this Ralph Compton western. Buck Fletcher plans to race his horse for a $10,000 prize—money he needs to send his sick daughter to a faraway clinic. Then some outlaws steal his steed, and his daughter’s last hope with it. Though it’s been ten years since Buck slapped leather and traded lead with the badmen of the frontier, he’s quick to fasten on his gun belt again for the chase. The thieves are led by Port Austin, a man who fears no retribution for the lives he takes—not with a ruthless band of brothers guarding his back. But Buck is not alone either. Doc Holliday, a legend of loyalty and ferocity, rides beside him, eager to help on a mission of vengeance—and a quest to save a little girl’s life.... More Than Six Million Ralph Compton Books in Print!

Book Ralph Compton Phantom Hill

Download or read book Ralph Compton Phantom Hill written by Carlton Stowers and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ruthless rancher crosses the wrong man in this action-packed Ralph Compton western. Haunted by memories of the Civil War, Coy Jennings just wants to find work as a ranch hand and to begin saving for a small farm where he could finally enjoy peace and quiet. Arriving in the Texas settlement of Phantom Hill, Coy soon befriends a damaged but likable stable hand by the name of Ira Dalton and hopes for a future with a lovely widowed mother and her seven-year-old daughter. In order to make Phantom Hill a decent place to settle down, Coy must wage a new kind of war and take a stand against ruthless ranch owner Lester Sinclair, his sadistic sons, and the murderous band of cattle rustlers who work for them. And after the Sinclairs turn on innocent Ira, Coy is driven to seek justice for his trusted friend...cost what it may.

Book Ralph Compton Shotgun Charlie

Download or read book Ralph Compton Shotgun Charlie written by Matthew P. Mayo and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only thing a man can trust is his gun in this gripping Ralph Compton western.... Big for his age, young and impressionable drifter Charlie Chilton is taken in by the gruff leader of a gang of small-time crooks. While Grady Haskell sees something of himself in kindly, wayward Charlie, the ruffian pushes all feelings aside for a potentially big score. When Haskell’s bold daylight bank job in prosperous Bakersfield turns bloody, Charlie attempts to thwart the heist—and ends up the only gang member caught alive. Sentenced to swing, Charlie makes a daring escape, determined to track down Haskell and prove his innocence. But with a mysterious marshal and a party of angry townsmen hot on his heels, Charlie must track the killer thieves through a vicious winter storm in the High Sierras—before the seething posse gets the chance to hang him high. More Than Eight Million Ralph Compton Books In Print!

Book Ralph Compton Brother s Keeper

Download or read book Ralph Compton Brother s Keeper written by David Robbins and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When his brother goes missing, a cowboy rides straight into danger in this thrilling Ralph Compton western. The life of a cowboy suits Thalis Christie just fine. A puncher for the Crescent H in Texas, he loves what he does and is darn good at it too. He doesn’t even mind being away from his family—he’s got good friends to keep him from getting too homesick. That is, until his folks write, imploring him to hunt down his brother, Myles, who’s been shot while prospecting in the Black Hills. Thalis sets out to do his family duty and find his little brother—still alive, he hopes. Thalis has got his partner, Ned Leslie, by his side, as well as some other surprising travel companions, including the famous Wild Bill Hickok. But as he follows his brother’s wandering trail across the country, leading him to encounter deadly obstacles from Texas to Blood Gulch, he begins to wonder if he can ever return to the comfortable life he used to lead—or if he even wants to....

Book Ralph Compton the Stranger From Abilene

Download or read book Ralph Compton the Stranger From Abilene written by Joseph A. West and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-08-02 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this thrilling Ralph Compton western, a rancher is on the hunt for a despicable bandit hiding in plain sight. Bighorn Point appears to be a quiet town. But when a stranger comes looking for a murderer, it turns out that not all the respectable citizens are what they seem. Down-on-his-luck rancher Cage Clayton has been hired to track down and kill Lissome Terry—a man who years ago left a path of death, rape, and robbery in his wake. Though he doesn’t know what Terry looks like, Clayton knows his target is living under an assumed name in Bighorn Point, so finding him shouldn’t be too hard. But when Marshall Will Durant only gives Clayton a week to find his man in a town where everyone knows his deadly purpose, catching the crafty outlaw will be anything but easy....

Book Ralph Compton the Shadow of a Noose

Download or read book Ralph Compton the Shadow of a Noose written by Ralph Cotton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-03-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Ralph Compton western, the Strange twins find themselves in double trouble... Young Jed and Tim Strange lost their father to an outlaw's bullet, and now their mother has succumbed to a fatal illness. Unable to farm their land due to a lack of funds, the twins set out to find their sister—who left home to avenge their father's death over a year ago. Farm life hasn't prepared the twins for the rough-and-tumble cow towns west of Missouri. And before they even begin their search, they're accused of a murder they didn't commit. Just barely escaping a posse's rope, the twins are on the run—wounded, hounded by the law, and desperately seeking the true killers... More Than Six Million Ralph Compton Books In Print!

Book Ralph Compton the Ghost of Apache Creek

Download or read book Ralph Compton the Ghost of Apache Creek written by Joseph A. West and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A broken man finds a reason to fight in this riveting Ralph Compton western. Requiem, formerly known as Apache Creek, is a town that has seen better days. After a plague of cholera swept through the streets, the only folks left behind are ghosts, including Marshall Sam Pace. Even though he’s still living and breathing, three years of solitude have turned Sam into a phantom—a lonely man who’s more than a little touched in the head. But when a woman on the run stumbles into Requiem, Sam suddenly finds a purpose in life. As Jess Leslie’s murderous pursuers track her to the town, the former lawman must protect her and make use of gunslinger skills long out of practice....

Book Ralph Compton Blood on the Gallows

Download or read book Ralph Compton Blood on the Gallows written by Joseph A. West and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-08-05 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detective uses his gun to speak for the oppressed in this Ralph Compton western. Former big city detective John McBride is an easy-going man—until people rub him the wrong way. So he’s less than pleased when the fast-gun marshal of Rest and Be Thankful warns him to behave himself, or else he’ll wind up swinging next to the three hanged men outside of town. Driven by the plight of the town’s terrified citizenry, and one beautiful woman in particular, McBride takes on the local lawman, an evil mayor and his cruel son, and a small army of hired gunmen. Helped by a mysterious white-haired preacher who shoots first and asks questions later, McBride will give the townsfolk reason to be thankful—and their vicious tormentors eternal rest in hell. More Than Eight Million Ralph Compton Books in Print

Book Ralph Compton The Hunted

Download or read book Ralph Compton The Hunted written by Matthew P. Mayo and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A treacherous ride for supplies brings mortal danger to a trigger-happy gunfighter in this thrilling Ralph Compton western. Big Charlie Chilton knows better than to lose his temper, but when a loudmouth threatens to expose his long-buried secrets, he can’t help but teach the man a lesson about keeping quiet. Unfortunately, it turns out the man was about to make an important supply run for the town marshal, and Marshal Watt knows just enough about Shotgun Charlie’s past to draft him into service. The trek north would be treacherous enough with the snow, but the ragtag drunkards running the freighting outfit make Charlie ill at ease. When bad blood springs up between them, Charlie is left for dead on the side of the mountain. But they should have made sure he was really gone, because the wounded bear of a man isn’t down without a fight, and he’s ready to wreak vengeance on those who did him wrong.... More Than Eight Million Ralph Compton Books In Print!

Book Ralph Compton  Death of a Hangman

Download or read book Ralph Compton Death of a Hangman written by Joseph A. West and published by . This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When he is called back to action, former soldier Charlie Pike must escort Brigadier General Henry J. Dryden, the man who saved his life, to his native Texas where he wants to die in peace, but a powerful gang leader has other plans for Pike and Dryden. (westerns).