As Good As Dead

By Chris Lowry

When a band of outlaws ambush him on the trail, US Marshal Eldridge Sample has a new mission.

 

Find the bandits and give them justice.

 

No matter what hte law says.

 

Fans of classic wild west adventure are going to enjoy this installment in the Ft Smith series of western action thrillers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Chris Lowry
• Release date: Aug 28, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223880882

Chris Lowry

Chris Lowry is an author and adventure seeker who has traveled the globe exploring new worlds and writing about his thrilling experiences. With over one hundred thrillers, science fiction, and urban fantasy novels to his name, as well as more than a thousand articles published across various publications, Chris has established himself as a master storyteller and a leading voice in the world of action and adventure. Whether he's fighting off hordes of undead in a post-apocalyptic wasteland or braving the depths of outer space, Chris is always ready for his next thrilling adventure. Follow his journey as he battles against impossible odds and becomes the hero that the world needs.

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First published by Grand Ozarks Media 2020

Copyright © 2020 by Chris Lowry

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This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.

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CHAPTER ONE

Eldridge sat up in the saddle and glared at the distant horizon.

He could see two figures on horseback on a ridge at the edge of his vision.

At least he hoped that’s what they were.

He had made that mistake with a grove of trees a few hours ago.

Nope.

He was right this time.

They weren’t trees. They were moving.

It had to be the Brown boys.

Gus and Pete Brown.

Two faces on a wanted flyer in the pocket of his long leather duster.

Black hearted killers and robbers.

Soon to be dead men if he could only catch them.

The two had ridden through the day, cutting back and forth across the pine covered valley and wind scrubbed shale ridges.

Eldridge had kept them in sight.

Most of the time.

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