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John Legg

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John Legg has had more than 50 Westerns published, including a number of series novels, and one book of Western nonfiction. He has also done a number of articles on Western history for national magazines. He has been a newspaper copy editor for more than 30 years. He also has edited novels, articles, short stories, and other works through his editing/critiquing service, JL TextWorks. He has an MSJ from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.


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“half-breed, had his back to Coffin; Reno Holder himself sat facing the tents, sideways to Coffin; and Ian O’Kelly, partially blocked by Curly’s body, faced him across the fragrant fire. Damn, Coffin thought with a touch of joy, my luck must be changing. Reno Holder is the first”
― John Legg, Arizona Coffin

“said harshly. When the man had done so, Culpepper asked, “What's your name, you pukin’ scoundrel?” “None of your damn business,’ the man spat, pain in his voice. “All right, Mister Business, what’re you doin’ out here, tryin’ to kill me?” “My name’s Owen Fauss, ya damn fool.” “All right, Mister Fool, same question.” “You goddamn idiot,” Fauss ranted on. “My name’s Owen . Fauss.” “All right, then, Mister Fauss, same question to you. I don’t much care which one of you three answers.” “I ain’t tellin’ you shit, lawman,” Fauss snapped. “It”
― John Legg, The American West Box Set: Six Full Length Classic Westerns

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― John Legg, The Frontiersman

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