The Hair-Trigger Kid
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ISBN10: 9374128500
ISBN13: 9789374128503
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 24 2026
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789374128503
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 24 2026
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A single shot echoes across the sun-bleached desert, shattering the uneasy peace of a rural community clinging to the edge of the American West. In this world, where every shadow could conceal an outlaw and every handshake might mask a gunfighter's intent, the boundaries between heroism and survival blur beneath the relentless sky. Here, action adventure is not merely a promise but a way of life, and legends are forged in the dust and danger of 19th-century America. Rediscovered after decades out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, this classic fiction gem plunges readers into the heart of a landscape as unforgiving as it is beautiful, where desert landscapes stretch endlessly and the code of the gun rules all. With the taut suspense and vivid characterisation that have made Max Brand novels, Zane Grey books, and Louis L'Amour stories beloved for generations, this tale captures the spirit of the American West at its most raw and compelling. Outlaw tales and gunfighter legends are brought to life with a deft hand, illuminating the moral ambiguities and stark choices that shaped an era. The narrative pulses with the restless energy of men and women determined to carve out their destinies against impossible odds, making each page a testament to endurance and hope. Restored for today's and future generations, this edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Its return marks a significant contribution to the preservation of Western short story tradition, inviting both casual readers and classic-collection buyers to experience the mythic allure of a vanished world. For anyone drawn to the timeless drama of frontier justice and the enduring fascination of the American West, this volume stands as both a literary milestone and a living piece of history.
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