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Raking Hell
A body is found wrapped in a bloodstained horse-blanket and a farmer admits to the gruesome crime. But this was not an act of brutality - the farmer's motives were pure. Now the sheriff has to decide, does he arrest or protect the guilty man when eight men come looking to settle the score.
160 pages, Hardcover
First published February 1, 2011
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May 12, 2025
Having now read two of Lee Clinton's books, I'm ready to declare him my second favorite Black Horse Western author, right behind the exceptional Paul Bedford. "Raking Hell" immediately captivated me with its compelling premise. The discovery of a body shrouded in a bloodstained horse-blanket is just the beginning. What truly hooks you is the farmer's swift confession coupled with the assertion that his motives were "pure." This fascinating contradiction forms the powerful core of the story.
Sheriff Will Price is then thrust into a challenging position, grappling with a profound moral and legal quandary: does he strictly adhere to the law and arrest the self-proclaimed killer, or does he weigh the validity of his reasons? The tension escalates further with the arrival of eight men bent on revenge, forcing the sheriff to make a critical decision – how to shield the confessed man while simultaneously ensuring the safety of the town he swore to protect.
Lee Clinton is a truly talented storyteller. He masterfully crafts a narrative rich with moral ambiguity, simmering violence, and a deep exploration of the intricate nature of right and wrong. Clinton skillfully transcends a straightforward crime and punishment plot, instead delving into the subtle shades of justice and the extraordinary lengths a man will go to in service of his duty. This is truly great stuff!
Sheriff Will Price is then thrust into a challenging position, grappling with a profound moral and legal quandary: does he strictly adhere to the law and arrest the self-proclaimed killer, or does he weigh the validity of his reasons? The tension escalates further with the arrival of eight men bent on revenge, forcing the sheriff to make a critical decision – how to shield the confessed man while simultaneously ensuring the safety of the town he swore to protect.
Lee Clinton is a truly talented storyteller. He masterfully crafts a narrative rich with moral ambiguity, simmering violence, and a deep exploration of the intricate nature of right and wrong. Clinton skillfully transcends a straightforward crime and punishment plot, instead delving into the subtle shades of justice and the extraordinary lengths a man will go to in service of his duty. This is truly great stuff!
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