Jackman's Wolf

by Ray Hogan

Matt Rusk wasn''t a troublemaker and he wore no gun, but he did wear thin gloves which he never took off. Sutter''s bullies couldn''t let well alone. Start running, th ey told Matt, and that was their mistake. Because then Matt took off the gloves. '

Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1970

About the author

Ray Hogan (1908-1998) was born in Missouri but spent his life in New Mexico.
His father was a Western marshal and lawman.
He has written over 100 books. His work has been translated into 16 languages and filmed.

Reviews

[Josh Hitch · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid western, it uses the normal western trope of ranch needing help from bad guys and a guy comes out of nowhere and helps. In this one the ranch is held by a woman and her kid brother and the main man in the area wants the land. Matt Rusk stumbled out of the desert and ends up at their door, he is a big man and seems capable but he isn't armed and doesn't like guns. This gives a different take to the tale, he uses his wits and his fists for the most part. He had his hands broken up so he can't really use a gun anymore but he is still someone to watch out for.

Recommend, I need to read more from Hogan. This is my second one from him and I am starting to appreciate his storytelling style.

[Randy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Western.