Jackman's Wolf

by Ray Hogan

Runner up book in the 1970 Spur Award from the Western Writers of America. A couple tries to hold on to their ranch in th eface of mounting pressure.

182 pages, Hardcover

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.