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The Shotgunner
Gunman Dan Ruick returns home to Saddlerock to find a killer, unaware that a bounty hunter is pursuing him with orders to shoot him on sight.
- GenresWesterns
Paperback
First published October 28, 1987
About the author
Ray Hogan
285 books25 followersRay 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.
His father was a Western marshal and lawman.
He has written over 100 books. His work has been translated into 16 languages and filmed.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
August 14, 2017
Great character development in this one. Excellent.
October 15, 2024
A $2 book I originally purchased to read on our cruise. However, that never happened, so I picked it up once I got home.
It was actually a pretty good read and I enjoyed it. It tells a thorough story, while including all of the aspects you look for in a book like this. I’m kind of liking these Western stories!
It was actually a pretty good read and I enjoyed it. It tells a thorough story, while including all of the aspects you look for in a book like this. I’m kind of liking these Western stories!
June 14, 2017
A good western as a gunfighter who uses a sawed off shotgun returns to his home town, being chased by a bounty hunter. He harbors a lot of ill will towards the town as they had unjustly hung his father years before. His only brother had recently been murdered. He sets out to find the truth while staying one jump ahead of his pursuer. Recommended to fans of westerns.
July 9, 2025
Great little book to carry through the bush. Hogans writing style included enough detail to illustrate the scene but never too much to take away from the constant action. Dan Ruick’s gentle fondness for the ladies despite his nomadic lifestyle I imagine was a reflection of the author’s own. It added a pleasant touch to the gunslingin. Would love to read more on Ruick’s journey.
November 13, 2018
Not bad
This was my first Ray Hogan novel. It wasn't bad but it was a little cliched and the fact that he used a shotgun was a little gimmicky. I'll probably read another Ray Hogan novel in the future.
This was my first Ray Hogan novel. It wasn't bad but it was a little cliched and the fact that he used a shotgun was a little gimmicky. I'll probably read another Ray Hogan novel in the future.
June 14, 2023
This was a fantastic western. Nuanced characters, graceful writing and a tight, engaging story. Top shelf.
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