Letter of the Law

by C.K. Crigger

Diggett Monroe's gang of outlaws wants to take over the town of Endurance, Idaho. To this end, they ambush Sheriff Pelham Birdsall, leaving him for dead. But Birdsall, thanks to his young wife Delight, doesn't die, and as she strives to get him back on his feet in time for the inevitable showdown, more and more of the sheriff's duties fall on her shoulders. In this, she is assisted by an unlikely deputy and a three-legged dog, but in the end, it takes all of them to vanquish the outlaws. As an historical aside, a sheriff's wife was often called upon to provide meals and other amenities for prisoners in her husband's jail. In return, depending on the prisoner's character and his crime, he might chop wood for the stove or do other chores. Neither the sheriff nor his wife was paid extra for prisoner provisions or for her work.

Genres: Westerns

229 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

C.K.Crigger, a native of the Inland Northwest, lives in Spokane, Washington with her husband, dog, and reclusive cat. She is the author of eight published novels, some of which cross genres. Her short fiction story, Aldy Neals Ghost, was a 2007 Spur Award finalist, presented by Western Writers of America. BLACK CROSSING,a novel of the American West published by Amber Quill Press, is her newest work. It is the recipient of the 2008 Eppie Award in the Historical/Western category."

Reviews

[MacWithBooksonMountains Marcus · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent western with a proper plot, great character development and good overall writing. On a whole one could call this a redemption story.
There are no mysteries, no unexpected twist, yet the storytelling is solid and managed to take you on a thrill-ride.

[Barbara Lee Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

"THEY DIDN'T GIVE UP"

A drifter whose in jail because of drunkenness who sold his gun rig for a drink of liquor is scraping bottom. He now resides in Endurance, Idaho jail sitting out his sentence of ten days. The Sheriff Pelham Birdsall and his wife Delight Birdsall, who prepared food for the jail population of Endurance. The sheriff is bushwacked in his own town while doing his nightly patrol. It's up to his wife to fill in for her husband. The deputy Horse is a low down double crossing lazy woman beater whose a sot doesn't help the Sheriff Birdsall with law duties. The prisoner Tuck Moon..live that name..is also ran with the Monroe
Gang, who terrified the west from California, North Dakota, Montana and now Idaho with robberies, murderers and anything else they were bold enough to do...Digget Monroe the leader wants to take over the town as his own fiefdom. Lots of action, you will not be disappointed. You have some wife who takes over her husband duties as she nurses him back to health. "LIFE" for women in the west wasn't just stand by your man. You had to be strong willed regarding all aspects of western living. The men in those days had no respect. Didn't mind telling men what evil they would do to their women..NASTY BUNCH..
You will enjoy this adventure and the author leaves room for a follow-up for the town of Endurance, Idaho, featuring Sheriff Pelham and Delight Birdsall, oh,can't forget Tuck Moon either.

[Frank · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sheriff Pel Birdsall is ambushed by a member of the Diggett Monroe's gang of outlaws. With the Sheriff still recovering from his injury, he is left with his young wife and a drifter who was just released from his jail to defend his town from the outlaw gang. This makes for an exciting story with the real hero being the sheriff's young wife, Delight, who is fearless in helping defend the town and her wounded husband. This is a page turner and a well written story that for sure will hold your attention right up to the end.

[Casey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great read

Against seemingly insurmountable odds, a wounded lawman, an emotionally damaged former gunman and a very strong and determined sheriff's wife ( with just a little bit of help) take down an evil outlaw gang.

[Linda L. Brand · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delight saves the. Day!

Delight takes over for her husband after he is severely wounded, She promotes a prisoner to be a deputy. They finally manage to save themselves and the town. There’s a lot of action, gunplay, and pain, before it’s finished. Good job on the author’s part.

[Loretta Gabriel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A real entertaining thriller.

The author has written a great story of courage, determination and heroism in the middle of trouble with overwhelming odds that was sure to end badly. Very excited and action packed story.

[Sherron L Pace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Trying to take over

C. K. Trigger writes about a town and a gang trying to take over. Combine that with a drifter who becomes a deputy and you have an interesting story.

[RITA NOEL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

Great book. Didn't want to put it down. I love to read and it was just a nice read.
Respectfully Rita😊

[Donna Waldo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trouble for Endurance.

Good reading. Enjoyed reading about all the people and what was going to happen to them next. Happy Pel, Delight and Tuck made it through the fight.

[Beverly Kee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

I really like reading this authors writing! This one was awesome and loved the little kitten and the big dog too!

[Bill · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good story with characters you come to appreciate.

[Bryan Boswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. One of the best I have read.

[ctrothschild · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delight, Pel, & Moon

Great characters abound in this western tale! Such a good change of pace with the sheriff's wife taking charge. She being the focal point of the story! Loved it!