What do you think?
Rate this book
The Sixth Shotgun
This thrilling volume from the master of frontier fiction features two stories, originally published in a magazine, that have now been expanded into full-length versions. Reprint.
244 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2003
1141 people are currently reading
904 people want to read
About the author
Louis L'Amour
996 books3,486 followersLouis Dearborn L'Amour was an American novelist and short story writer. His books consisted primarily of Western novels, though he called his work "frontier stories". His most widely known Western fiction works include Last of the Breed, Hondo, Shalako, and the Sackett series. L'Amour also wrote historical fiction (The Walking Drum), science fiction (The Haunted Mesa), non-fiction (Frontier), and poetry and short-story collections. Many of his stories were made into films. His books remain popular and most have gone through multiple printings. At the time of his death, almost all of his 105 existing works (89 novels, 14 short-story collections, and two full-length works of nonfiction) were still in print, and he was "one of the world's most popular writers".
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 89 reviews
June 21, 2023
For me, the most interesting thing about this two story collection is the lengthy and sometimes tedious introduction by John Tuska. Among other things it explains why some of us generally prefer L'Amour's shorter work to his longer novels. It also explains the inconsistencies and continuity problems sometimes found in L'Amour's writing. It also seems to make it clear that these problems didn't bother L'Amour. He brushed them off with various versions of "The people who read my books don't care about those things." Well I read his books and I do care about those things as well as inaccurate history and similar things.
Both of the stories in this collection have noticeable problems with The Sixth Shotgun being the most egregious. In fact it is the worst L'Amour story I have ever read. The premise is ridiculous. L'Amour has created a western town large enough to support three lawyers, a bank and an express company. At least a medium size place but which has only six shotguns in the entire town! Shotguns, the most common game getter, varmint control and defensive weapon in rural America, but apparently virtually unknown in this peculiar town. The protagonists know exactly who owns the six shotguns and account for five of them which leaves the owner of the sixth as the robber and murderer. To make the whole thing even sillier, here is a quote:
“Those awful shotguns!”...“I don’t believe people should be allowed to own them. I wonder where Leo got the one he used?” “Claimed he never owned one,” Chafee commented slowly. “He probably borrowed one from a friend,” Mort said carelessly. “I suppose they are easy to find.” “That’s just it!” Ruth exclaimed. “The man who loaned him that shotgun is just as guilty as he is. I think something should be done about it.” “I doubt if anybody loaned him one,” Mort said, off hand. “He probably stole it.” “Oh, no! Because,” she added hastily, “if he did, he returned it. Everybody in town who owns a shotgun still has it. There are only six of them in Cañon Gap. Daddy has two, Editor Chafee has one, Pap here has an old broken one, and Mitch always carried one.”
Of course now they begin a search to account for the whereabouts of the shotguns at the time of the robbery/murder. L'Amour must have been desperate for a plot when he wrote this one.
THE RIDER OF THE RUBY HILLS is a pretty good story using L'Amour's range war scenario. It was the basis for the 1955 black and white movie Treasure of Ruby Hills directed by Frank McDonald and starring Zachary Scott, Carole Mathews, Barton MacLane, Dick Foran, and Lola Albright. L'Amour wrote the story under the pen-name Jim Mayo. He later expanded it into the novel Where the Long Grass Blows.
Even though I enjoyed the story, there is one glaring problem. Opium smuggling and dealing is a major plot device used to explain blackmail. Opium was not illegal in the United States until the early 1900's. 1914 I think. There were some local government efforts to control it such as San Francisco outlawing opium dens. Not opium itself, just opium dens.
My three stars reflect my one star opinion of The Sixth Shotgun, my three and a half star rating of The Rider of The Ruby Hills and my opinion of the very informative introduction.
Both of the stories in this collection have noticeable problems with The Sixth Shotgun being the most egregious. In fact it is the worst L'Amour story I have ever read. The premise is ridiculous. L'Amour has created a western town large enough to support three lawyers, a bank and an express company. At least a medium size place but which has only six shotguns in the entire town! Shotguns, the most common game getter, varmint control and defensive weapon in rural America, but apparently virtually unknown in this peculiar town. The protagonists know exactly who owns the six shotguns and account for five of them which leaves the owner of the sixth as the robber and murderer. To make the whole thing even sillier, here is a quote:
“Those awful shotguns!”...“I don’t believe people should be allowed to own them. I wonder where Leo got the one he used?” “Claimed he never owned one,” Chafee commented slowly. “He probably borrowed one from a friend,” Mort said carelessly. “I suppose they are easy to find.” “That’s just it!” Ruth exclaimed. “The man who loaned him that shotgun is just as guilty as he is. I think something should be done about it.” “I doubt if anybody loaned him one,” Mort said, off hand. “He probably stole it.” “Oh, no! Because,” she added hastily, “if he did, he returned it. Everybody in town who owns a shotgun still has it. There are only six of them in Cañon Gap. Daddy has two, Editor Chafee has one, Pap here has an old broken one, and Mitch always carried one.”
Of course now they begin a search to account for the whereabouts of the shotguns at the time of the robbery/murder. L'Amour must have been desperate for a plot when he wrote this one.
THE RIDER OF THE RUBY HILLS is a pretty good story using L'Amour's range war scenario. It was the basis for the 1955 black and white movie Treasure of Ruby Hills directed by Frank McDonald and starring Zachary Scott, Carole Mathews, Barton MacLane, Dick Foran, and Lola Albright. L'Amour wrote the story under the pen-name Jim Mayo. He later expanded it into the novel Where the Long Grass Blows.
Even though I enjoyed the story, there is one glaring problem. Opium smuggling and dealing is a major plot device used to explain blackmail. Opium was not illegal in the United States until the early 1900's. 1914 I think. There were some local government efforts to control it such as San Francisco outlawing opium dens. Not opium itself, just opium dens.
My three stars reflect my one star opinion of The Sixth Shotgun, my three and a half star rating of The Rider of The Ruby Hills and my opinion of the very informative introduction.
July 8, 2023
Entertaining western listening 🎶🔰
Two will written classic western pulp fiction short stories of gun 🔫 fight, stagecoach robbery, hanging, and romance. I found this on Kindle Unlimited and had not read it. I would recommend this novella and author to 👍 readers of western novels 👍🔰. 2023 😀👒😡😮
Two will written classic western pulp fiction short stories of gun 🔫 fight, stagecoach robbery, hanging, and romance. I found this on Kindle Unlimited and had not read it. I would recommend this novella and author to 👍 readers of western novels 👍🔰. 2023 😀👒😡😮
May 19, 2015
This was my first Louis L'Amour book ever. To my surprise, I liked this. It was too short though. I wish it had been longer because I was really getting into it. I may have to try another one of his books soon.
July 16, 2015
this book has a 49 page biography in the beginning of the book as well as two stories: one short (only 24 pages) and the other much longer. I had not yet read the story that carried the book's title, but I had read the longer THE RIDER OF THE RUBY HILLS. I totally enjoyed the short story of the man about to be hanged.
December 9, 2017
A nice, fun-to-read Western. Nothing extraordinary about L'Amour's writing style, but he tells a nice story. Easy escape books.
January 12, 2020
When The Sixth Shotgun showed up on my Kindle, it caught my eye. I did not remember reading that story by Louis L’Amour, so I bought it. As it turned out, the title was that of a short story, but along with it was a novel, The Rider of the Ruby Hills, and a lengthy foreword by Jon Turska.
Mr. Turska had interviewed L’Amour at one point and had some interesting things to say about L’Amour himself and the stories he had written. It turns out many of the earlier short stories were published in pulp magazines. The stories were sold for very little money, and the copyrights went to the publishers. However, the magazines eventually dissolved, and the copyrights were not renewed, and Louis L’Amour was unaware of it, so the stories became part of the public domain. Many of these he padded and upgraded to novels later on to avoid copyright laws.
Turska pointed out how L’Amour used similar themes over and over again, the range war being one of them. It was the basic scenario in the Ruby Hills novel also. Turska also pointed out inconsistencies in some of L’Amour’s books; one that stuck with me was four men on one side are in a gunfight, and three are killed yet two men walk away. Somebody got resurrected rather quickly. Louis insisted that no one edit his books, and he did not rewrite anything except to expand some of his earlier short stories into novels. Everything was first draft, and he wrote quickly. No one at Bantam, his paperback publisher, read any of his stories prior to publishing them; they didn’t want to offend him as he was too popular.
The following statement by Mr. Turska quite near the end of the foreword says it well, “Unfortunately for the literary critics and literary historians, it is the reading public that chooses the authors whose fiction enjoys favor beyond their lifetimes.” In college as an English major, westerns, romances, science fiction and mysteries were looked upon as trash by the professors and literary snobs. Although not a sin or a crime to read such books, it was definitely considered to be a waste of time and in bad taste. Oh well, they are still fun, and the general public has a taste for them because they sell.
The short story was a quick read and some fun. I remembered some of the Ruby Hills story. They both followed LL’s pattern: a hero, a girl, some bad apples, and an ending that tied up the story with the bad guys getting their just dues in some fashion. Fun to read but not much else, just a good diversion.
Mr. Turska had interviewed L’Amour at one point and had some interesting things to say about L’Amour himself and the stories he had written. It turns out many of the earlier short stories were published in pulp magazines. The stories were sold for very little money, and the copyrights went to the publishers. However, the magazines eventually dissolved, and the copyrights were not renewed, and Louis L’Amour was unaware of it, so the stories became part of the public domain. Many of these he padded and upgraded to novels later on to avoid copyright laws.
Turska pointed out how L’Amour used similar themes over and over again, the range war being one of them. It was the basic scenario in the Ruby Hills novel also. Turska also pointed out inconsistencies in some of L’Amour’s books; one that stuck with me was four men on one side are in a gunfight, and three are killed yet two men walk away. Somebody got resurrected rather quickly. Louis insisted that no one edit his books, and he did not rewrite anything except to expand some of his earlier short stories into novels. Everything was first draft, and he wrote quickly. No one at Bantam, his paperback publisher, read any of his stories prior to publishing them; they didn’t want to offend him as he was too popular.
The following statement by Mr. Turska quite near the end of the foreword says it well, “Unfortunately for the literary critics and literary historians, it is the reading public that chooses the authors whose fiction enjoys favor beyond their lifetimes.” In college as an English major, westerns, romances, science fiction and mysteries were looked upon as trash by the professors and literary snobs. Although not a sin or a crime to read such books, it was definitely considered to be a waste of time and in bad taste. Oh well, they are still fun, and the general public has a taste for them because they sell.
The short story was a quick read and some fun. I remembered some of the Ruby Hills story. They both followed LL’s pattern: a hero, a girl, some bad apples, and an ending that tied up the story with the bad guys getting their just dues in some fashion. Fun to read but not much else, just a good diversion.
December 17, 2014
Rooting for the good guys
Sometimes it's fun to sit down and enjoy a good western and follow the trail to see if the good guy wins.
Sometimes it's fun to sit down and enjoy a good western and follow the trail to see if the good guy wins.
October 18, 2022
I listened to the dramatization. It was okay. Not exactly the values I like.
October 14, 2025
What a fantastically fun read. I had a great time through both stories. The first is quick and short. Very simple but a good time. The second has some more meat to it. It was a great time with some wonderful villains and the great descriptions I’ve grown to expect from L’Amour.
Pros:
+ wonderful descriptions of the environment so very obvious the love of the landscape the author had
+ characters are great western stereotypes in part the stereotypes they are because of the author
+ even I was surprised what the bad guys were really into
Cons:
- can’t be fixed because of when it was written but some stuff isn’t as pc as people may want
I don’t really have any complaints about this set of shorts. Do yourself a favor and read the forward. It’s long but really informative if you’re into the history of publications.
Pros:
+ wonderful descriptions of the environment so very obvious the love of the landscape the author had
+ characters are great western stereotypes in part the stereotypes they are because of the author
+ even I was surprised what the bad guys were really into
Cons:
- can’t be fixed because of when it was written but some stuff isn’t as pc as people may want
I don’t really have any complaints about this set of shorts. Do yourself a favor and read the forward. It’s long but really informative if you’re into the history of publications.
November 4, 2025
I've read over 40 of Louis L'Amour's novels and they were all great reads. The Sixth Shotgun includes the short story by that name and the novella, The Rider of the Ruby Hills. Once you start reading you won't want to put the book down until the very end. It's that good.
January 6, 2021
The Sixth Shotgun by Louis L'Amour is a short story of the same title and a novella
"The Rider of the Ruby Hills" in one volume. I am not much of a reader of Westerns but L'Amour is so well regarded I thought I would give this collection a try. It is easy to see why his stories are so popular, he has an easy and readable style and a knack for describing characters in a short space that gives you a good sense of them.
If you like Westerns, you should like these stories. However, they are a product of their time and genre and the women, while competent and more active than I had expected, are defined by their relationships to the men in the stories.
But I am going to put a roleplaying spin on my discussions about them:
The Sixth Shotgun has a light mystery mixed with its Western and is a good example of how to blend genres. There are no real surprises but it is a fun story and could be adapted for a roleplaying adventure pretty easily.
The Rider of the Ruby Hills is virtually a masterclass on how to run a campaign based around a single character. The main character is exceedingly competent and goes into the situation prepared and with a plan, unfortunately for him, the situation in the valley in not entirely what he expected . . .
I think this is a good model for single character campaigns, the primary character has to be competent because there is just them at the core of it, I think this should be leaned into. Almost everyone like playing someone of heroic statue now and then and this sort of campaign structure is perfect for it. In the story the main character finds allies which could be GMCs or even guest players depending on how you wanted to structure the campaign (and if you had people interested in "guest staring" in your game) but they are very much secondary and support to the drive of our hero. One of the main role of GMCs will be to provide information and context for the player.
In The Rider of the Ruby Hills, our main character wants to claim land and cattle to build a house and settle down after a life of roaming and working for other people and he has a plan to do such. Naturally, things do not work out as he had planned. In this kind of campaign a character's drive could be anything, restoring their family's good name, overthrowing the evil duke, whatever but it should be clearly defined at the beginning and they should have the capability to achieve such, if things break their way. Ultimately everything that happens in the game should be building toward that goal and its final achievement (or tragic failure).
Notes: Originally reviewed on my Journal: https://seaofstarsrpg.wordpress.com/
"The Rider of the Ruby Hills" in one volume. I am not much of a reader of Westerns but L'Amour is so well regarded I thought I would give this collection a try. It is easy to see why his stories are so popular, he has an easy and readable style and a knack for describing characters in a short space that gives you a good sense of them.
If you like Westerns, you should like these stories. However, they are a product of their time and genre and the women, while competent and more active than I had expected, are defined by their relationships to the men in the stories.
But I am going to put a roleplaying spin on my discussions about them:
The Sixth Shotgun has a light mystery mixed with its Western and is a good example of how to blend genres. There are no real surprises but it is a fun story and could be adapted for a roleplaying adventure pretty easily.
The Rider of the Ruby Hills is virtually a masterclass on how to run a campaign based around a single character. The main character is exceedingly competent and goes into the situation prepared and with a plan, unfortunately for him, the situation in the valley in not entirely what he expected . . .
I think this is a good model for single character campaigns, the primary character has to be competent because there is just them at the core of it, I think this should be leaned into. Almost everyone like playing someone of heroic statue now and then and this sort of campaign structure is perfect for it. In the story the main character finds allies which could be GMCs or even guest players depending on how you wanted to structure the campaign (and if you had people interested in "guest staring" in your game) but they are very much secondary and support to the drive of our hero. One of the main role of GMCs will be to provide information and context for the player.
In The Rider of the Ruby Hills, our main character wants to claim land and cattle to build a house and settle down after a life of roaming and working for other people and he has a plan to do such. Naturally, things do not work out as he had planned. In this kind of campaign a character's drive could be anything, restoring their family's good name, overthrowing the evil duke, whatever but it should be clearly defined at the beginning and they should have the capability to achieve such, if things break their way. Ultimately everything that happens in the game should be building toward that goal and its final achievement (or tragic failure).
Notes: Originally reviewed on my Journal: https://seaofstarsrpg.wordpress.com/
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 17, 2022
While the Forward (the first 47 pages) was very informative it was also iconoclastic. I didn't realize that L'Amour demanded he only produce one draft, which led to inconsistencies in the stories, some of which are detailed by Tuska and all of which I've missed. While I noticed similarities in plots it had never bothered me. Now I'll be paying more attention.
But L'Amou's story telling is still enjoyable. The short story "The Sixth Shotgun" is a good one, and the other L'Amour opus included, "The Rider of the Ruby Hills", is exemplary of plot duplication but has elements (a geyser) I don't recall he used elsewhere. It takes up the final 169 pages so isn't really a short story.
I give this only 3 stars because the Forward was so lengthy; I would have preferred it be an afterward. And use a preface to explain how the two stories are explicated in the afterward.
But the book is a valued part of my collection.
But L'Amou's story telling is still enjoyable. The short story "The Sixth Shotgun" is a good one, and the other L'Amour opus included, "The Rider of the Ruby Hills", is exemplary of plot duplication but has elements (a geyser) I don't recall he used elsewhere. It takes up the final 169 pages so isn't really a short story.
I give this only 3 stars because the Forward was so lengthy; I would have preferred it be an afterward. And use a preface to explain how the two stories are explicated in the afterward.
But the book is a valued part of my collection.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 15, 2024
Friends, here is another quick read of my favorite author:
Louis L'Amour's "The Sixth Shotgun" is a gripping tale that transports readers to the rugged landscapes and tumultuous times of the American West. This story, which is part of a collection that showcases L'Amour's storytelling prowess, revolves around a stagecoach robbery and the ensuing quest for frontier justice. The narrative is classic L'Amour, filled with detailed descriptions of the environment and a deep understanding of the human spirit. The storyline is straightforward yet compelling, focusing on the moral dilemmas and harsh realities faced by those living on the edge of civilization. L'Amour's characters are as tough and enduring as the landscape they inhabit, and "The Sixth Shotgun" is no exception. The protagonist's journey is not just a physical one across the vast plains but also an internal struggle for righteousness in a world where law and order are often blurred.
L'Amour's writing style is immersive, drawing readers into a time where every decision could mean life or death. His ability to weave intricate plots with historical accuracy makes "The Sixth Shotgun" a must-read for fans of Westerns. The story's pace is relentless, mirroring the untamed energy of the era it depicts. Each chapter builds upon the last, creating a crescendo of suspense that holds the reader until the very end. "The Sixth Shotgun" is a testament to L'Amour's legacy as a master storyteller of the American frontier. It's a story that reflects the author's deep respect for the land and its people. For those looking to escape into a world of daring adventures and moral complexities, this book is a perfect choice. It's a story that stays with you, like the echo of a gunshot in the vast, open West. For more information or to get a copy, you can visit Amazon or Goodreads.
Louis L'Amour's "The Sixth Shotgun" is a gripping tale that transports readers to the rugged landscapes and tumultuous times of the American West. This story, which is part of a collection that showcases L'Amour's storytelling prowess, revolves around a stagecoach robbery and the ensuing quest for frontier justice. The narrative is classic L'Amour, filled with detailed descriptions of the environment and a deep understanding of the human spirit. The storyline is straightforward yet compelling, focusing on the moral dilemmas and harsh realities faced by those living on the edge of civilization. L'Amour's characters are as tough and enduring as the landscape they inhabit, and "The Sixth Shotgun" is no exception. The protagonist's journey is not just a physical one across the vast plains but also an internal struggle for righteousness in a world where law and order are often blurred.
L'Amour's writing style is immersive, drawing readers into a time where every decision could mean life or death. His ability to weave intricate plots with historical accuracy makes "The Sixth Shotgun" a must-read for fans of Westerns. The story's pace is relentless, mirroring the untamed energy of the era it depicts. Each chapter builds upon the last, creating a crescendo of suspense that holds the reader until the very end. "The Sixth Shotgun" is a testament to L'Amour's legacy as a master storyteller of the American frontier. It's a story that reflects the author's deep respect for the land and its people. For those looking to escape into a world of daring adventures and moral complexities, this book is a perfect choice. It's a story that stays with you, like the echo of a gunshot in the vast, open West. For more information or to get a copy, you can visit Amazon or Goodreads.
January 13, 2021
I'm a big L'Amour fan & have read almost all, if not all of his published books & short stories. The two stories in this book were fun to read; I think in some ways I liked the title story ("The Sixth Shotgun") a bit better than the following one ("The Rider from the Ruby Hills"), but both were good. There was a quote in Ruby Hills that could be applied to the villain in Shotgun; something about the main baddie likes to think he's superior to everyone else & no one can out-think him because they're dumber than him....except there always seems tho be someone (not always the hero, either) echo does out-think, out plan & most often out shoot the dude.
It's escape lit, but fun & always worth reading for that purpose.
It's escape lit, but fun & always worth reading for that purpose.
April 2, 2020
This book is a collection of two of L'Amour's stories, one short and the other much longer, both in their original formats as he wrote them first. There is also a lengthy foreword by Jon Tuska, talking about the life and career of L'Amour and detailing the themes L'Amour followed in his Westerns.
The short story is, well, short, crisp, and entertaining. The longer one is more detailed with fine descriptions of the locales, some interesting characters, and is equally entertaining. The foreword adds to the fun by bringing out the quirks of the much loved author and his prose.
This one is a little packet of fun, designed to lift the reader's spirit.
The short story is, well, short, crisp, and entertaining. The longer one is more detailed with fine descriptions of the locales, some interesting characters, and is equally entertaining. The foreword adds to the fun by bringing out the quirks of the much loved author and his prose.
This one is a little packet of fun, designed to lift the reader's spirit.
December 3, 2018
This is a pairing of two earlier short stories each of which L'Amour later turned into full novels. In some ways this kind of book is annoying (if you're looking for new work) but at the same time its nice to read the earlier versions and see how L'Amour grew as an author and what he did to change them.
The two stories are solid in themselves, and in particular the second has a very well done female lead who is complex and intriguing, a strong character in herself rather than the pretty face which motivates the protagonist.
The two stories are solid in themselves, and in particular the second has a very well done female lead who is complex and intriguing, a strong character in herself rather than the pretty face which motivates the protagonist.
October 31, 2019
GRITTY, DESCRIBED SCENERY, REAL MEN
5 STARS for my top Western Writer of all time, his books always make you feel like you can see the scenery. Taste the dust, feel how awful the rain makes you feel and there isn't anything that can stop a man from coming that is in the right and knows it. Oh, even if you haven't read a western or think you don't like them a Louis L'Amour is on a different level in my opinion, it is the western classic.
Be aware Louis wrote in his own way which is different than Zane grey, yet both are the top of list western writers.
5 STARS for my top Western Writer of all time, his books always make you feel like you can see the scenery. Taste the dust, feel how awful the rain makes you feel and there isn't anything that can stop a man from coming that is in the right and knows it. Oh, even if you haven't read a western or think you don't like them a Louis L'Amour is on a different level in my opinion, it is the western classic.
Be aware Louis wrote in his own way which is different than Zane grey, yet both are the top of list western writers.
April 11, 2023
One thing about Louis L'amour pulp, its spread all over publications. Originally published in magazines, sometimes rewritten and published as pulp fiction, sometimes bundled as audiobook packages for long road trips. Both the original short publication and the longer ones used interchangeably. This time I read the short version but I don't have any other way of logging my read than to put this one down as read. Which kind of feels like cheating since I did not read 250 pages but more like 50. But it seems that general reader consensus is that L'amour's short work is better anyway.
November 16, 2024
Never Think Your Smarter than Most
After working diligently Ross did his homework and knew what where and how he wanted to start his ranch. Star Levitte thought he was smarter than most everybody else, and brought in lazy curr gunfighters to back his plans. As is the case with most thieves they want something for nothing and thinking they are smarter never really think about the possibility of failure. Louis La'Amour brings these things out in a beautiful setting showing that the Good guys always win. A definite five star
After working diligently Ross did his homework and knew what where and how he wanted to start his ranch. Star Levitte thought he was smarter than most everybody else, and brought in lazy curr gunfighters to back his plans. As is the case with most thieves they want something for nothing and thinking they are smarter never really think about the possibility of failure. Louis La'Amour brings these things out in a beautiful setting showing that the Good guys always win. A definite five star
March 16, 2020
Some would think I'm a Louis L' Amour junkie, but I read Louis and Agatha Christie when I need a break from more tedious books, Since I've read approximately eighty of his novels you would think that I would tire of the good guy, bad guy, pretty girl, shootout and ride in to the sunset theme. This book was different, however, almost cute because the bad guy rode off in to the sunset with the pretty girl in a story of political incorrectness. Probably why I enjoyed it so much.
April 24, 2022
Great Compilation of L’Amour stories
I don’t remember the Sixth Shotgun story, but the Man From Ruby Hills is in several others and an expanded version (I believe) in book form.
L’Amour was a writer who believed in a better world than what we live in today. Morals, justice all had a place in his writings. He didn’t need to put ‘extra language’ in his books to fulfill word quotas. I wish more would read his books.
I don’t remember the Sixth Shotgun story, but the Man From Ruby Hills is in several others and an expanded version (I believe) in book form.
L’Amour was a writer who believed in a better world than what we live in today. Morals, justice all had a place in his writings. He didn’t need to put ‘extra language’ in his books to fulfill word quotas. I wish more would read his books.
October 30, 2023
Now I've been cheated again!
The first story was new to me, but then it turned out to be another copy of "The Rider of the Ruby Hills". I didn't find this one on the list of books, stories, etc. So I bought it, read the 1st story and realized they put in the other one I've already read. I chalk this up to his kid, or his wife, but I just don't think Mr. L'Amour would have done a thing like that! ☹️
The first story was new to me, but then it turned out to be another copy of "The Rider of the Ruby Hills". I didn't find this one on the list of books, stories, etc. So I bought it, read the 1st story and realized they put in the other one I've already read. I chalk this up to his kid, or his wife, but I just don't think Mr. L'Amour would have done a thing like that! ☹️
November 29, 2017
A soft 4
As oft happens when reading a LL book I've read both stories before in another one of his books. However I read them again. What can I say I'm a Louis groupie. But I really wish writers would stop shuffling around old stories and slapping a new cover on them. It was ku so at least I wasn't out any money.
As oft happens when reading a LL book I've read both stories before in another one of his books. However I read them again. What can I say I'm a Louis groupie. But I really wish writers would stop shuffling around old stories and slapping a new cover on them. It was ku so at least I wasn't out any money.
August 13, 2019
This is actually TWO stories in one volume - The Sixth Shotgun and The Rider of the Ruby Hills.
I thoroughly enjoyed both. Easy to read, L'Amour takes you out to the old west, how we wish it was - wide open, beautiful, unspoiled by progress. Both plots deal with the strengths and weaknesses of folks who sought to tame a wild land.
I thoroughly enjoyed both. Easy to read, L'Amour takes you out to the old west, how we wish it was - wide open, beautiful, unspoiled by progress. Both plots deal with the strengths and weaknesses of folks who sought to tame a wild land.
July 19, 2020
Typical L’Amour
A quality piece of work as is typical of the author. If you like Westerns, there’s a lot to like here. L’Amour brings the setting to life and pulls you in with the detail and rich story telling he’s famous for. A great fairly short read for killing a couple of dog day afternoons. Enjoy!
A quality piece of work as is typical of the author. If you like Westerns, there’s a lot to like here. L’Amour brings the setting to life and pulls you in with the detail and rich story telling he’s famous for. A great fairly short read for killing a couple of dog day afternoons. Enjoy!
March 3, 2019
The sixth shotgun
A good read for people who are in to the series recommended highly a enjoyable read but quick shaping up to be a enjoyable series must read the next of the series
A good read for people who are in to the series recommended highly a enjoyable read but quick shaping up to be a enjoyable series must read the next of the series
August 8, 2019
A fine old fashioned western with numerous sub plots
Exciting close escapes, evil plotting henchmen, a mysterious rumbling mountain with a secret passage as an entrance. Ending happily with our hero getting the girl and his cattle.
Exciting close escapes, evil plotting henchmen, a mysterious rumbling mountain with a secret passage as an entrance. Ending happily with our hero getting the girl and his cattle.
December 12, 2019
Classic western
L'Amour is just a good western writer. His stories are generally well thought out and have great descriptions of the cowboy life. This is a short fun story that ends as it should.
L'Amour is just a good western writer. His stories are generally well thought out and have great descriptions of the cowboy life. This is a short fun story that ends as it should.
March 25, 2020
Good reading western adventures.
Good reading western adventures in this book. A true look at a tough cowboys life and the things he faced. Also great description of the special places out west. Strong characters and a strong plot. Enjoy
Good reading western adventures in this book. A true look at a tough cowboys life and the things he faced. Also great description of the special places out west. Strong characters and a strong plot. Enjoy
July 11, 2020
Beautiful
The whole book I liked. I love books by Louis Lamour.
I will always like to read a book of Louis Lamour. Since I was young I was reading his books. 78 years and still reading his books.
Heilie Brits
The whole book I liked. I love books by Louis Lamour.
I will always like to read a book of Louis Lamour. Since I was young I was reading his books. 78 years and still reading his books.
Heilie Brits
Displaying 1 - 30 of 89 reviews