The Sixth Horseman

by William R. Cox

Western Fiction

150 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1972

About the author

See also: William Robert Cox

William Robert Cox (1901-1988) was a writer for more than sixty years, and published more than seventy-five novels and perhaps one thousand short stories, as well as more than 150 TV shows and several movies on film. He was well into his career, flooding the market with sports, crime, and adventure stories, when he turned to the western novel. He served twice as president of the Western Writers of America, and was writing his fifth Cemetery Jones novel, Cemetery Jones and the Tombstone War, when he passed away. He wrote under at least six pen names, including Willard d’Arcy, Mike Frederic, John Parkhill, Joel Reeve, Roger G. Spellman and Jonas Ward.

Reviews

[Melissa Hartwood · Rating 2 out of 5]

When you hear dime novels talked about in pop culture, this is exactly what I imagined that meant. Typical Jesse James style western story told in time era dialogue.

[Jim C · Rating 3 out of 5]

i appreciate the dialect being written out instead of just said, but there is no need to describe flo having big boobs that much

[Kelly Chester]

James Patterson is a real quick read - He keeps you on the edge of your seat

I read the book in a day and a 1/2