Last Shot

by Christopher Kenworthy

Barbarism and violence are rife on the western frontier When Cassidy rode into the little trail town of Chico in North Arizona Territory, all he wanted was a bath, a decent meal and a glass of whiskey. What he got was a gunfight, a robbery and a price on his head for a murder he did not commit. Cassidy soon discovers that the same men who stole his money, were the ones framing him for the killing. Bent on revenge and determined to recover his life savings he tracks them deep into the desert. But with men hounding him down and baying for his blood, and Apaches attacking him along the trail, it is no easy ride. Will Cassidy get to the robbers, before the law gets to him? Or will he be hanged for a murder he didn’t commit? Last Shot is a magnificent tale of heroism, honour and loyalty, which culminates with a dramatic showdown. Praise for Christopher Kenworthy 'A blistering tale of the old west.' - Robert Foster, acclaimed author of The Lunar Code. Christopher Kenworthy was a journalist and novelist. His other Westerns include Apache Country and Badlands, and he has also written two naval fiction series - the John Paul Jones adventures and the In the Dark of the Moon saga.

117 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 2, 2013

Reviews

[Bill Megenity · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still good until the last drop

I have enjoyed reading your stories and will keep looking for others. Thanks for writing and putting them up on Kindle.

[Barbara Lee Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

NOT MY MONEY AGAIN

Let's all say howdy, glad to see ya made it from Sidewinder Flats to Chico. He's had a mighty hard time, bushwackers, Indians just a a hot mess. Now he's relaxing with a nice hot meal of steak and potatoes, hot strong black coffee, slice of Apple pie. Before the tasty hearty meal, he had deposited the money from the sale of his horses to the Army in the Chico bank. Had himself a hot bath, shave and new clothes starting with union jacks, sturdy pants and shirt, socks..and he was ready..Little did he know what was in store for him; if he knew he would have just passed through Chico and stopped at the next town...He was a distraction...didn't even know it..someone robbed the bank which had his money...not good..Now he's on the run from a posses from Chico, Indians, bushwackers...it's a mess. Cassidy fighting on all sides, he's in a hot mess and he's not happy about it..The Calvary is also involved..like I said everyone is after Cassidy. And you'll all see that he's innocent as a new pair of boots..He also meets his future wife...these men and women in the old west didn't seem to lose time mating..If you've read Smoke Jensen they stayed with these women; treasured them..to bad it's not a continuous feeling. But then just as you had the good men, you have the buzzards who have no respect for women, who treat them as their farm animals. THESE men die with their seed never ever fertilized....thank goodness..So far Cassidy will find a wife to share his dreams..After all Cassidy is a career solder fighting in India, Afghanistan, Khyber Pass, he's been to Paris, France..in those days you could call him a traveler, and a drifter, but a deadly drifter..good man to have your back...keep your campfires smokeless, you'll live longer....

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book. I would recommend this book to everyone.

[Pioneering Press · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is published by Pioneering Press

[Celeste Taylor]

Quick tead

A few times I skimmed to keep up with the story. But overall it was an enjoyable read for me