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Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 50

It’s early afternoon when Billy comes back, riding hard. His horse skids to a halt in front of the sheriff’s office and he blurts out, “They’re coming, Ace! They’re coming!” I look up at the church bell tower and wave to the man sitting up there. He starts ringing the bell. “How many?” I ask …

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Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 49

I walk into the Pearl’s dining room the next morning and slump down in my chair, rubbing my eyes. Lou and the gang are already there, spread out across the room. Lou hands me a cup of coffee. “From how you look, I take it you haven’t come up with a plan yet,” she says. …

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Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 48

I go out scouting after dark again. The hours pass and there’s no sign of Billy. I hope they didn’t catch him. Finally, I head back into town, thinking maybe he slipped by me somehow. It’s around midnight and there’s a light in the sheriff’s office. I go in and find Lou in there. She … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 48

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 47

Word spreads fast about what we did and soon the whole town is buzzing about the stampede. People are all smiley and everyone wants to shake our hands. The gang is strutting around town like they just lassoed the moon and squeezed butter out of it. Well, everyone but Wilson. He’s still scowling like he … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 47

It’s like Indiana Jones crossed with The Magnificent Seven

Good news, everybody! I have a new book out today. At least, it’s good news if you like Action/Adventure stories mixed with a healthy dose of humor. (Warning: If you prefer dull books where nothing happens and the characters speak in a monotone, this book isn’t for you.) The best way to describe the latest … Continue reading It’s like Indiana Jones crossed with The Magnificent Seven

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 46

We ride out after dark, eight of us all told. The wind is blowing pretty good by then and the night sky is lost behind massive banks of clouds. Lightning flickers and thunder rumbles. It’s perfect. The herd should be good and nervous. “Now remember what I said.” I have to raise my voice a … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 46

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 45

“It’s time to take the fight to them,” I say. I’ve gathered the gang, Lou and Virgil together. It’s been a couple days since the gunfight and my wounds are healing up nicely, though my knee is stiff and still pretty painful. “Now you’re talking,” Billy says, taking out his pistol and waving it around. … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 45

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 44

“Whoo-eee!” Billy shouts, busting out the door of the mercantile and running into the street. “That was some damned fine shootin’, Ace! I never seen the like!” Behind him comes Slow Eye and Timmons. Gimpy limps along in the rear. I drop the Colts back into their holsters. Suddenly I’m feeling awfully tired. All up … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 44

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 43

One last check on my guns, then I drop them back in my holsters. Settle my hat firmly on my head and push open the door. It opens with a squeak of protesting hinges. I step through and onto the little porch. It feels good there in the shade. It’s noon and the sun is … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 43

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 42

I’m in the sheriff’s office with Lou. She’s been like a cat in a roomful of rocking chairs all morning. She sits down for a minute, then gets up and goes to the window to look out. Then she paces. Goes back to sitting, back to the window, more pacing. She’s making it powerful hard … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 42