Patch Elkins And Gus Roundtree: Not Without A Fight: A Western From The Author of "Patch: United States Marshal: Wanted Dead"

by Russ Towne

Caught in the Spider’s WebDeputy Sheriff Gus Roundtree has a bad feeling as he rides into the town of Barrett Creek, hot on the trail of a fugitive from Shady Grove. The feelings intensify when he walks into a saloon, oddly called The Spider’s Web. But he has a job to do. The young lawman learns too late that he should have listened to his gut.Defending the DevilSheriff Patch Elkins and his deputy Gus Roundtree protect a man they detest from a lynch mob set on hanging the most despised man in town. Sins of the BrotherBad things begin happening shortly after Reverend Daniel Fisher arrives in town to scout out a possible site for a new church. Fingers and evidence start pointing at him, but the reverend clims he has an evil twin. Can Patch catch the real perpetrator before more people get hurt?Charlotte Duncan’s Deadly SecretPatch’s wife, Helen, befriends an injured young woman and her infant when they arrive in Shady Bluff. She brings them into her home to recuperate, but begins to realize the young mother has secrets that put Helen and her whole family in danger.

114 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 28, 2019

About the author

Russ lives with his wife in Campbell, California, USA. They’ve been married since 1979; have three adult children, and five grandchildren. His passions include family, friends, writing and investing. Russ wrote his first book in 2013 when he was fifty-six and has written and published dozens of books that can be found on Amazon.com and elsewhere.
Russ delights in seeing the expressions on the faces of young children and their loved ones as they experience his children's picture, early reader, and chapter books. He enjoys reading his stories in classrooms, schools, libraries, and anywhere young children gather. Russ revels in interacting with youngsters, answering their questions, and inspiring a love within them for the magic of reading and writing.
Russ savors experiencing nature, especially near rivers and streams that run through giant redwood groves, and near beautiful beaches. He enjoys watching classic movies, reading, and his tiny fern garden and redwood grove. Russ greatly enjoys managing the investments of Clients of the wealth management firm he founded in 2003.
Amazon Author’s Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/russtowne.
Blog: Russ Towne's A Grateful Man: http://russtowne.com
The titles of the books he has written, compiled, and published include:

Books for Young Children:

Sunny Saves the Grumpadinkles

Mysti Z’s Magical Day

Wilbur the Duck Who Flew Upside Down

Sir Alex Sleighs a Dragon

Flora Belle and Dreami Dragon

The Beach that Love Built

A Day in the Shade of a Tickletoe Tree

Zach and the Toad Who Rode a Bull

V. G. and Dexter Dufflebee

Ki-Gra’s REALLY, REALLY BIG Day!

Clyde and Friends

Clyde and Hoozy Whatzadingle

Clyde and I Help a Hippo to Fly

Rusty Bear and Thomas, Too

Clyde and I

Non-Fiction
Honest, Honey, That’s How It Happened
Stop Peeing in the Kitty Litter!
Slices of Life An anthology of the selected non-fiction stories of several writers.
Reflections from the Heart of a Grateful Man

Fiction
It Was Her Eyes A novella
Touched Short stories and flash fiction
Palpable Imaginings An anthology of stories by several writers in various genres.

Poetry
Kaleidoscope
Heart Whispers An anthology of the selected works of over 20 poets.

Reviews

[Connie Skief · Rating 5 out of 5]

Collection of short stories

All good reads. Clean but violent. These stories are great for adults and teenagers wanting western adventure. Deputy is about 16. Highly recommended.