ALL*AROUND and the 13th Juror by Rick Steber

by Rick Steber

This true contemporary story reads like pages ripped from a dime novel. All-Around rodeo cowboy, Mac Griffith, is gunned down after a barroom brawl. The shooter is arrested and charged with murder. At the ensuing trial, a cast of truly colorful western characters parade to the witness stand. It is their testimony—what they have to say and what they are not allowed to say—that leads the jury to make its ultimate decision. After a half-century this case is revisited, and this time those involved in the shooting tell all the graphic details of what happened, why it happened and what has played out in the aftermath. And you, the reader, have the opportunity, and perhaps the responsibility and obligation, to examine the testimony and facts of the case and come to a decision on whether a guilty man was allowed to walk free, or was the man who pulled the trigger acting within his constitutional rights when he stood his ground and took the life of another man. The final decision will be up to you, the 13th juror.

Genres: Crime

Mass Market Paperback

First published August 22, 2014

About the author

Rick Steber, the author of more than 30 books with sales of more than a million copies, has received national acclaim for his writing. His numerous awards include the Western Writers of America Spur Award for Best Western Novel, Western Heritage Award, Benjamin Franklin Award, Mid-America Publishers Award, Oregon Library Association Award, Oregon Literary Arts Award, Independent Publishers Book Award, Indies Award for Excellence, and the USA Best Book Award. Three of his books have been optioned to movie production companies.

In addition to his writing, Rick is an engaging Western personality and has the unique ability to make his characters come alive as he tells a story. He has spoken at national and international conferences and visits schools where he talks to students about the importance of education, developing reading and writing skills, and impressing upon them the value of saving our history for future generations.

Rick has two sons, Seneca and Dusty, and lives near Prineville, Oregon. He writes in a cabin in the timbered foothills of the Ochoco Mountains.

Reviews

[Tim Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

I always enjoy local history/historical novels, and Prineville definitely featured as a primary character in this one (and the only reason I awarded 3 stars). My problem was with Steber's rambling repetitive delivery. Really could have used the efforts of a good editor.

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really did enjoy the writing and the tale. Well done and a worthy read. Already know this is one I will pass on to others .

[Bryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Made more interesting because I live in Prineville. This town was the Wild West 60 years ago.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

True crime novel. Rick always seems to capture the true character of the players in his books.

[Brian D · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Mac Griffith story. Fun, quick read. Nice job on a story that needed told.