Publisher's Synopsis
The Gunman's Reckoning is a classic Western novel written by Max Brand. The book tells the story of a notorious outlaw named Buck Duane, who is forced to flee his home after killing a man in self-defense. Buck travels to the town of Alder Gulch, where he hopes to start a new life and leave his past behind. However, trouble soon finds him as he becomes embroiled in a feud between rival factions in the town. Buck must use all of his skills as a gunman to survive and protect the woman he loves.The Gunman's Reckoning is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and redemption that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Max Brand's vivid descriptions of the Wild West and his complex characters make this book a must-read for fans of Western fiction. The Gunman's Reckoning is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.For the first moment Donnegan was not sure; it was not until there was a slight faltering in the deal--an infinitely small hesitation which only a practiced eye like that of Donnegan's could have noticed--that he was sure. The winner was crooked. Yet the hand was interesting for all that. He had done the master trick, not only giving himself the winning hand but also giving each of the others a fine set of cards.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.
