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Double Deal
Bunco artists looking for an easy target are in for a surprise when they run up against a bored former U.S. Marshal and a woman with a dodgy past.
Biden Smith is a successful wheat farmer now, although he wasn't always tied to the land. What's more, he isn't sure he wants to be. He's celebrating an abundant harvest with a few drinks at the local saloon when he's drawn into a poker game with a couple strangers. The talk turns to horses and a big race being held at the state fair and it so happens there's nothing Biden likes better than a good horse race. He's not adverse to laying a few bets either. However, a Mickey Finn and a virtual kidnapping are not in his plans. When he wakes up on a train headed for the coast--considerably lighter in the pocketbook--help to bring the bunco artists to justice arrives from a surprising source. But what is this young woman and her son doing on the train? And why is she as hell bent for revenge as Biden himself?
Biden Smith is a successful wheat farmer now, although he wasn't always tied to the land. What's more, he isn't sure he wants to be. He's celebrating an abundant harvest with a few drinks at the local saloon when he's drawn into a poker game with a couple strangers. The talk turns to horses and a big race being held at the state fair and it so happens there's nothing Biden likes better than a good horse race. He's not adverse to laying a few bets either. However, a Mickey Finn and a virtual kidnapping are not in his plans. When he wakes up on a train headed for the coast--considerably lighter in the pocketbook--help to bring the bunco artists to justice arrives from a surprising source. But what is this young woman and her son doing on the train? And why is she as hell bent for revenge as Biden himself?
- GenresWesterns
29 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 25, 2017
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About the author
C.K. Crigger
54 books24 followersC.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."
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June 10, 2024
Very cute short story!
I really enjoyed this short story, at first I thought they were all in the game together though! Great ending!
I really enjoyed this short story, at first I thought they were all in the game together though! Great ending!
September 22, 2017
WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND
Con-men, bunco all those who made their living off the backs of the unsuspecting public. Oh, can't forget the pickpockets...
This story is about a retired U.S Marshal Service, who bent his arm to many times...loves his whiskey. Started with "Old Crow" poker game and a "Mickey Fin", we all know what the results are. This particular bunco duo whether they realize it or not have their Waterloo..aha...the tables were turned with the help of a mother and her small son Boone. All I'll say is you will get a few laughs, it's action, but it's not a shootout, but the plans of a not so retired U.S.Marshal, only on paper, his mind is still in the lawmen mode..hope to read more from this author...she'll keep you wanting more..and there's nothing wrong with a good writer/author..
Con-men, bunco all those who made their living off the backs of the unsuspecting public. Oh, can't forget the pickpockets...
This story is about a retired U.S Marshal Service, who bent his arm to many times...loves his whiskey. Started with "Old Crow" poker game and a "Mickey Fin", we all know what the results are. This particular bunco duo whether they realize it or not have their Waterloo..aha...the tables were turned with the help of a mother and her small son Boone. All I'll say is you will get a few laughs, it's action, but it's not a shootout, but the plans of a not so retired U.S.Marshal, only on paper, his mind is still in the lawmen mode..hope to read more from this author...she'll keep you wanting more..and there's nothing wrong with a good writer/author..
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