Publisher's Synopsis
Black Jack is a thrilling western novel written by Max Brand. The story revolves around the titular character, Black Jack, a notorious outlaw who is feared by many. Despite his reputation, Black Jack has a code of honor that he strictly adheres to, and he only robs from the rich and corrupt. The novel starts with Black Jack being released from prison after serving a sentence for a crime he didn't commit. He is determined to clear his name and find the real culprit. Along the way, he meets a young boy named Dusty, who becomes his sidekick. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth and bring the real criminal to justice. As they travel through the rugged terrain of the Wild West, Black Jack and Dusty face numerous challenges and obstacles. They encounter hostile natives, treacherous bandits, and corrupt lawmen. However, Black Jack's cunning and sharpshooting skills help them overcome these hurdles. The novel is full of action, suspense, and adventure, making it a must-read for fans of westerns. It also explores themes of justice, loyalty, and redemption. Black Jack is a compelling character who will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.The moment he rose out of the chair and faced them, Gainor had stopped short. He was quite capable of fast thinking, and now his glance flickered from Terry to the sheriff and back again. It was plain that he had shrewd suspicions as to the purpose behind that call. The sheriff was merely confused. He flushed as much as his tanned-leather skin permitted. As for Terry, the moment his glance fell on the sheriff he felt his muscles jump into hard ridges, and an almost uncontrollable desire to go at the throat of the other seized him. He quelled that desire and fought it back with a chill of fear.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
