Lone Star Law » (Reissue)

Robert J. Randisi is the creator and author of The Gunsmith, the popular Western series with more than 250 novels and more than 5 million books in print, which was written under the pen name J.R. Roberts. Under various pseudonyms, he has created and written the series Tracker, Angel Eyes, The Bounty Hunter, Mountain Jack Pike, and Ryder. Western novels that have appeared under his own name are The Ham Reporter, Targett, The Ghost with Blue Eyes, Legend, and Miracle of the Jackal. He has also edited the Western anthologies White Hats, Black Hats, and Boot Hill.

Louis L'Amour leads off this powerful collection with a stunning tale featuring his legendary Texas Ranger Chick Bowdrie. Here, too, are superb, action-packed entries from today's outstanding Western storytellers — distinguished award winners as well as daring newcomers, including

Peter Brandvold · Randy Lee Eickhoff · Marcus Galloway · Ed Gorman · Elmer Kelton · Rod Miller · Robert J. Randisi · James Reasoner · Dusty Richards · Troy D. Smith · L. J. Washburn

Edited by renowned author and anthologist Robert J. Randisi, Lone Star Law spans the existence of this elite investigative law enforcement agency. From fending off hostile Comanche to tracking serial killers, from aiming Winchesters and Colt revolvers to firing up laptops and state-of-the-art forensics technology, from targeting rustlers and outlaw gangs to leading harrowing hostage negotiations, the men and women who don the badge and white hat of the Texas Ranger stand as steadfast deliverers of American justice — the Lone Star way.

Contents

Introduction

A Job for a Ranger Louis L'Amour

Sundown Troy D. Smith

The Plum Creek Fight Dusty Richards

Time of the Gun-Wolves James Reasoner

Requiem for Lost Souls Randy Lee Eickhoff

One and Four Robert J. Randisi

Ghost Colts Peter Brandvold

In the Line of Duty Elmer Kelton

The Blue Burro L. J. Washburn

A Border Dispute Rod Miller

Dead Man's Gun Ed Gorman

One Hundred and Two Days Marcus Galloway