Legends of the Gun Years: Two Gripping Volumes of the Wild West, Edition 2
May 2010 · Forge Books
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Two Classic Western Novels from the Legendary Richard Matheson
Journal of the Gun Years, winner of the Spur Award for Best Western Novel, tells the gripping tale of Marshal Clay Hauser, a Civil War veteran whose daring exploits in the wild frontier cow towns earned him the title "Hero of the Plains." But fame proves to be his greatest enemy, haunting him until his violent end.
The Memoirs of Wild Bill Hickok recounts the true story of James Butler Hickok, the man behind the myth. As a gunfighter and U.S. marshal, Hickok carved out a legend surpassing any fictional hero, becoming a celebrity in his own time.
"Matheson excels at the depiction of one man alone, locked in a desperate struggle against a force or forces greater than himself." --Stephen King
This collection brings together two classic western novels by Richard Matheson, showcasing his mastery of the genre. Immerse yourself in the gritty world of the Old West and the lives of unforgettable characters. A must-read for fans of Legends of the Gun Years and western enthusiasts alike.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Journal of the Gun Years, winner of the Spur Award for Best Western Novel, tells the gripping tale of Marshal Clay Hauser, a Civil War veteran whose daring exploits in the wild frontier cow towns earned him the title "Hero of the Plains." But fame proves to be his greatest enemy, haunting him until his violent end.
The Memoirs of Wild Bill Hickok recounts the true story of James Butler Hickok, the man behind the myth. As a gunfighter and U.S. marshal, Hickok carved out a legend surpassing any fictional hero, becoming a celebrity in his own time.
"Matheson excels at the depiction of one man alone, locked in a desperate struggle against a force or forces greater than himself." --Stephen King
This collection brings together two classic western novels by Richard Matheson, showcasing his mastery of the genre. Immerse yourself in the gritty world of the Old West and the lives of unforgettable characters. A must-read for fans of Legends of the Gun Years and western enthusiasts alike.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
About the author
Richard Matheson (1926-2013) was The New York Times bestselling author of I Am Legend, Hell House, Somewhere in Time, The Incredible Shrinking Man, Now You See It..., and What Dreams May Come, among others. He was named a Grand Master of Horror by the World Horror Convention, and received the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement. He has also won the Edgar, the Spur, and the Writer's Guild awards. In 2010, he was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. In addition to his novels Matheson wrote several screenplays for movies and TV, including several Twilight Zone episodes.
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