
Hired Guns
A Western Mystery (Double-A Western Detective Agency, Book 1)
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Chuck Galco
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Embark on a Wild West odyssey where gold-seeking turns into a blood-soaked pursuit in 1894.
When former Army officer Oswin Diehl ventures into Mexico in search of fortune, he encounters more than he bargained for—bandits and chaos. Saved by old comrades Ira Hoop and Apache scout Eskaminzim, Diehl is offered a job that leads him to Arizona Territory and a showdown against a powerful conglomerate harassing local mine owners.
As Diehl and his resilient team face off against the hired goons of Consolidated American Mining Corporation, the stakes rise. With the brutal chairman, Kingsley Le May, and an army of operatives led by an old enemy, former Texas Ranger Thomas Breck, the battle turns into a deadly game of wits and survival.
Amidst the dust and gun smoke, alliances are formed, love is kindled, and a desperate struggle for freedom unfolds. Will Diehl, Hoop, Eskaminzim, and the fiery mine owner Catrin Gruffud overcome their adversaries and prevail in the ultimate showdown? The hired guns are locked, loaded, and ready for justice.
Dive into this gripping tale of courage and redemption today—grab your copy now and join the fight for justice!
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Wonderful Spinoff
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I know this is a change of pace for the author, but I’m looking forward to future adventures.
Great story that will go on my reread list!
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