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Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 41

We ride into town and I lead the boys over to the sheriff’s office. Those that are talking shut up and everyone looks a mite uneasy. Not surprising, considering their histories. Lou’s out front, her hat down over her eye, her chair tilted back and a spittoon beside her. She pushes the hat up when … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 41

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 40

Boyce jumps to his feet and starts to reach for his gun. Then he sees the Winchester pointing his way and he stops. “What’re you doing here?” he hisses. I gesture with the barrel of the rifle. “I’m here to talk with the boys.” “Not happening. You want to talk to my gang, you talk … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 40

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 39

It’s not that hard to find their hideout. I go back to where they tried to hold up the wagon and start from there. Their tracks have faded a lot, but I learned tracking from my grandfather, the great Apache chief Cochise, and I’m able to pick up their trail after a few minutes. The … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 39

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 38

In the morning I head over to Ancil’s blacksmith shop. “I want you to spread the word. They’re going to get serious now.” He sets his hammer down. His face is grim. “I heard they tried to burn the church down. That sounds serious to me.” “It’s not. Tell everyone to keep their children close. … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 38

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 37

Lou and Virgil are waiting at the church, passing a flask between them. “Time for the fun to start,” Virgil says, waving his rifle over his head and hooting. “You shouldn’t be needing that tonight,” I tell him. “Not for what I have planned.” “Well, dagnabbit! What did I come for anyhow if I can’t … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 37

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 36

Somehow I make it to Annie’s, though I’m as skittish as a new colt by the time I get there. I lift my hand to knock on the door and it’s shaking. I take a couple deep breaths and try to calm down, remember who I am. Ace Lone Wolf, remember? I faced an Aztec … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 36

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 35

I hate to admit it, but the bath isn’t so bad. It’s even kind of nice. The bad part is when I’m soaking in the tub and Pearl comes bustling in with another kettle of hot water to pour in. “Pearl!” I yelp. “Pish,” she says, dumping the boiling water in the tub. “Not like … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 35

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 34

After I eat, I climb back on Coyote and head out of town. From her seat on the porch of the sheriff’s office—sitting in my chair of course—Lou waves me down. “So even after I advised you against it, you went and had a talk with Herm. Don’t deny it. I saw his face earlier.” … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 34

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 33

I head on over to the boarding house near midday and drop down in my regular seat. Pearl comes out of the kitchen when she hears the door close and smiles real big at me. I can smell fresh bread and that means she’s been baking. I’m not sure there’s a thing in this world … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 33

The Lost Temple of Totec is now available on Amazon!

There’s just one problem. Sigh. It’s on pre-order right now and won’t be available until April 11. However, if you contact me (here’s the contact form) directly, I will send you an ARC (advance review copy) for free (ebook). All I ask in return is that you write a review and post it on the … Continue reading The Lost Temple of Totec is now available on Amazon!