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Discover Two Unforgettable Westerns from Spur Award-Winning Author Loren D. Estleman
Experience the Old West like never before with two classic tales from acclaimed author Loren D. Estleman, now together in one mass market paperback edition.
In The Branch and the Scaffold, Judge Isaac Parker arrives in the lawless town of Fort Smith, Arkansas, determined to bring order and justice. With his marshals, known as "Parker's Men," he faces off against some of the most notorious outlaws of the era, including the Dalton Gang, Belle Starr, Cherokee Bill, and Ned Christie.
Billy Gashade follows a wandering piano player as he encounters legendary figures of the Old West, from Frank and Jesse James to Oscar Wilde and Billy the Kid. Along the way, he discovers that their reputations often belie the complex realities of their lives.
Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant characters of the American frontier in these two unforgettable westerns from a true master of the genre.
Praise for Loren D. Estleman
“His dialogue rivals that of the late Elmore Leonard.”
—Booklist
“A true professional, a writer of a sort increasingly rare…so given to his work as to spontaneously combust to genius.”
—The Boston Globe
“Estleman could rewrite the Ann Arbor phone book and I’d pay to take a peek.”
—Chicago Sunday Tribune
February 27, 2018
