The Calling

by James P. Hanley

Sheriff Luke Atwell, a religious man, doubts his occupation after accidentally shooting a female bystander during a gunfight. The violent deaths of lawmen and criminals that follow heighten his questioning and he joins the priesthood to counter evil as a man of peace. However, his lawman instincts remain as he deals with crime in his inner-city parish. Temporarily relieved of his priestly obligations, Atwell returns as sheriff to the changed, now crime-ridden Kansas town to rethink his calling, joined by unlikely reinforcements—an experienced but alcoholic deputy and a youthful banjo player. The team, often outnumbered, confronts thieves and killers in a series of gun battles. As Atwell fights lawlessness, he struggles with his feelings toward a recent widow. Eventually he must keep the badge or again wear the clerical collar.

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First published November 6, 2014

Reviews

[Maari · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a 'don't want to put it down until I am finished' read!
Mr. Hanley does such a wonderful job of explaining things from the old west, that I felt that I was right there! I'll definitely be reading Ill Wind next!!
I was gifted this ebook in exchange for my honest review. Opinions in this review are my own.