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Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 13

All at once Lou seems to realize that I’m watching him—I mean, her. She pulls back from the mule and wipes her eyes, then clears her throat and spits on the ground. “I don’t…I don’t know what’s wrong with me. It’s just a mule.” Old Nibs nuzzles her and puts his head on her shoulder. … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 13

Last day to nominate Ace!

It’s true. Today the nomination period for Ace Lone Wolf and the Lost Temple of Totec ends. Sometime in the next week or so I’ll find out whether or not Kindle Scout wants to publish this, the first of the Lone Wolf Howls series. Even if they don’t select it, don’t fret because Ace’s adventures … Continue reading Last day to nominate Ace!

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 12

We make camp at the base of the mountains. I help Lou unhitch the wagon and Lou hobbles three of the mules, but lets Old Nibs graze freely. I build a small fire and Lou starts cooking. When it’s ready I serve myself a bowl. “Oh look, hog and hominy again,” I say. “A body … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 12

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 11

We make camp around dark. Lou doesn’t say a word to me the whole night except when I ask what’s in the bowl he hands me after he whips us up some grub. “Hog and hominy.” I poke it with my fork. The burned meat is the hog part, I guess. Which means the mushy … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 11

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 10

  Doc waves goodbye as the wagon pulls out of town, Lou driving, me on the seat next to him—uh, her. That’s an idea that’s going to take some getting used to. I take a sideways peek at Lou, trying to see what Doc sees. I don’t know. Maybe Doc is wrong on this one. … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 10

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 9

“Is this the feller you were talking about? He don’t look like much to me.” “He’s looked better, I allow.” The words come from far away and through a haze of pain. My head feels like a team of men have been at work inside it with pickaxes. I try to swallow, but my tongue … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 9

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 8

Doc comes out with my glass and chair. He sets them down and pumps my hand. “Ace Lone Wolf, as I live and breathe.” He starts coughing and has to bring out his hanky. His coughing fit over, he looks at the blood on the cloth before putting it away. “Well, as I live anyway.” … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 8

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 7

It’s afternoon when I ride into Tombstone. It feels like a lifetime has gone by since I was last here, but the town looks the same. Dust, sagging, unpainted buildings, signs creaking in the wind. Maybe it was a lifetime. A lot happened after we left here. Getting chased by the Scalphunters, captured by Kosterlitzky, … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 7

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 6

I never do see any sign of pursuit from either the Yaquis or Ike and his idiot partner. Maybe they all bled to death from throwing knives at each other. Coyote and I head north for the border. I’m still broke but I have my pistols and my hat back. That’s what counts. Luke was … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 6

Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 5

The six of them settle in to some serious drinking then. As the bottles get lighter, the mood does too. There’s yelling and laughing, even some snatches of song from Ike and Luke, though those usually end after a verse or two with the men arguing about what the words are. The drunker they get, … Continue reading Ace Lone Wolf and the One-Eyed Mule Skinner – chapter 5