About the book
“An instant Old West classic! Max McCoy writes about mountain men and the fur trade with passion.”
—Stuart Rosebrook, editor True West magazine
Three-time Spur Award winner Max McCoy combines fast-paced action, frontier history, and powerful family drama in this epic saga of life, love, and death in the American west.
SEARCHING FOR A GHOST, A LEGEND, AND A DREAM . . .
Descended from a long line of ramblers and rogues, Jack Picaro came to America to seek his fortune. But after killing his best friend in a drunken duel, the apprentice gunsmith flees westward, leaving behind children he does not know, Gus and April. As Jack ventures up the Missouri River, he finds an unspoiled land where a man can live free—and also be attacked by an Arikara war party. His rifle stolen in the bloody skirmish, Jack sets out alone to reclaim it. His wild escapade ends in a fight to the death with a legendary Crow warrior named Standing Wolf. So begins a fateful epic search across the last frontiers of the untamed West. From the muddy banks of the Mississippi to the shining peaks of the Rockies, Jack Picaro will leave a trail of clues for an abandoned son, Gus, to find him: a famous gunsmith who will make history with a weapon of his own design—and forged a legend that would be passed down for generations. This is the story of . . .
THE GHOST RIFLE
Editions of The Ghost Rifle
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780786046935
- EBook
- ISBN 9780786046942
Read an Excerpt
“An instant Old West classic! Max McCoy writes about mountain men and the fur trade with passion.”
—Stuart Rosebrook, editor True West magazine
Three-time Spur Award winner Max McCoy combines fast-paced action, frontier history, and powerful family drama in this epic saga of life, love, and death in the American west.
SEARCHING FOR A GHOST, A LEGEND, AND A DREAM . . .
Descended from a long line of ramblers and rogues, Jack Picaro came to America to seek his fortune. But after killing his best friend in a drunken duel, the apprentice gunsmith flees westward, leaving behind children he does not know, Gus and April. As Jack ventures up the Missouri River, he finds an unspoiled land where a man can live free—and also be attacked by an Arikara war party. His rifle stolen in the bloody skirmish, Jack sets out alone to reclaim it. His wild escapade ends in a fight to the death with a legendary Crow warrior named Standing Wolf. So begins a fateful epic search across the last frontiers of the untamed West. From the muddy banks of the Mississippi to the shining peaks of the Rockies, Jack Picaro will leave a trail of clues for an abandoned son, Gus, to find him: a famous gunsmith who will make history with a weapon of his own design—and forged a legend that would be passed down for generations. This is the story of . . .
THE GHOST RIFLE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ghost Rifle about?
“An instant Old West classic! Max McCoy writes about mountain men and the fur trade with passion.”
—Stuart Rosebrook, editor True West magazine
Three-time Spur Award winner Max McCoy combines fast-paced action, frontier history, and powerful family drama in this epic saga of life, love, and death in the American west.
SEARCHING FOR A GHOST, A LEGEND, AND A DREAM . . .
Descended from a long line of ramblers and rogues, Jack Picaro came to America to seek his fortune. But after killing his best friend in a drunken duel, the apprentice gunsmith flees westward, leaving behind children he does not know, Gus and April. As Jack ventures up the Missouri River, he finds an unspoiled land where a man can live free—and also be attacked by an Arikara war party. His rifle stolen in the bloody skirmish, Jack sets out alone to reclaim it. His wild escapade ends in a fight to the death with a legendary Crow warrior named Standing Wolf. So begins a fateful epic search across the last frontiers of the untamed West. From the muddy banks of the Mississippi to the shining peaks of the Rockies, Jack Picaro will leave a trail of clues for an abandoned son, Gus, to find him: a famous gunsmith who will make history with a weapon of his own design—and forged a legend that would be passed down for generations. This is the story of . . .
THE GHOST RIFLE
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Ghost Rifle?
Fiction > Adventure / action fiction > Adventure fiction: Westerns
Where can I read a sample of The Ghost Rifle?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780786046935
How long is The Ghost Rifle and how many pages does it have?
The Ghost Rifle has 320 page(s)
Is The Ghost Rifle part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series A Ghost Rifle Western
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Ghost Rifle?
Max McCoy
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Ghost Rifle is available as paperback(ISBN 9780786046935) and ebook(ISBN 9780786046942)
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