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In this hair-raising Ralph Compton western, a lawman goes up against a gang of uncommon criminals....
When a bunch of ruffians rob a bank in the sleepy town of Alpine, it’s only natural for the locals to be alarmed. But this gang and its leader, Cestus Calloway, are a different breed of outlaw. In fact, Cestus, known as the Robin Hood of the Rockies, distributes his loot to those less fortunate and rains stolen money down on the townsfolk. As if that isn’t too good to be true, this gang holds to one important rule: Steal but don’t kill.
All Alpine’s Marshal, Boyd Cooper, wants is peace and quiet, not to get a posse together to track outlaws. However, when an altercation leads to the exchange of gunfire and the spilling of outlaw blood, he doesn’t have much of a choice. The outlaws fear their reputation might be at stake, so they declare revenge on the tin stars of Alpine. They’re mad enough to break their own no-kill rule, and Boyd Cooper knows things could end as bloody as they started....
Editions of Ralph Compton the Law and the Lawless
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451473189
- EBook
- ISBN 9780698184046
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In this hair-raising Ralph Compton western, a lawman goes up against a gang of uncommon criminals....
When a bunch of ruffians rob a bank in the sleepy town of Alpine, it’s only natural for the locals to be alarmed. But this gang and its leader, Cestus Calloway, are a different breed of outlaw. In fact, Cestus, known as the Robin Hood of the Rockies, distributes his loot to those less fortunate and rains stolen money down on the townsfolk. As if that isn’t too good to be true, this gang holds to one important rule: Steal but don’t kill.
All Alpine’s Marshal, Boyd Cooper, wants is peace and quiet, not to get a posse together to track outlaws. However, when an altercation leads to the exchange of gunfire and the spilling of outlaw blood, he doesn’t have much of a choice. The outlaws fear their reputation might be at stake, so they declare revenge on the tin stars of Alpine. They’re mad enough to break their own no-kill rule, and Boyd Cooper knows things could end as bloody as they started....
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph Compton the Law and the Lawless about?
In this hair-raising Ralph Compton western, a lawman goes up against a gang of uncommon criminals....
When a bunch of ruffians rob a bank in the sleepy town of Alpine, it’s only natural for the locals to be alarmed. But this gang and its leader, Cestus Calloway, are a different breed of outlaw. In fact, Cestus, known as the Robin Hood of the Rockies, distributes his loot to those less fortunate and rains stolen money down on the townsfolk. As if that isn’t too good to be true, this gang holds to one important rule: Steal but don’t kill.
All Alpine’s Marshal, Boyd Cooper, wants is peace and quiet, not to get a posse together to track outlaws. However, when an altercation leads to the exchange of gunfire and the spilling of outlaw blood, he doesn’t have much of a choice. The outlaws fear their reputation might be at stake, so they declare revenge on the tin stars of Alpine. They’re mad enough to break their own no-kill rule, and Boyd Cooper knows things could end as bloody as they started....
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Ralph Compton the Law and the Lawless?
Fiction > Adventure / action fiction > Adventure fiction: Westerns
Where can I read a sample of Ralph Compton the Law and the Lawless?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780451473189
Is Ralph Compton the Law and the Lawless part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series A Ralph Compton Western
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Ralph Compton the Law and the Lawless?
David Robbins, Ralph Compton
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Ralph Compton the Law and the Lawless is available as paperback(ISBN 9780451473189) and ebook(ISBN 9780698184046)
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