The Sheriff of River Bend

By Gordon S. Dickson

Jim Connor was born James Atlantic O'Connor: an average height, lean but muscular man of thirty-five years of age. He spent some years roaming the country working at ranches and living by his wits. He used poker to finance his own lifestyle before returning to his hometown, River Bend, Wyoming.

Circumstances led him to become the sheriff when the incumbent retired and he undertook the task of bringing some lawbreakers to justice.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Release date: Jan 31, 2020
• ISBN: 9781528968799

Gordon S. Dickson

Gordon S. Dickson was born near Inverness, Scotland, but left there soon after when the family returned to Northern Ireland, where he still resides. He was educated at Secondary and Grammar schools, and scraped through English ‘O’ level, as essay writing was not a strong point. He was employed in the Civil Service for a number of years and is now retired. He has only recently taken up writing. He enjoys reading, gardening, watching football, and occasional visits to the cinema.

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