The Lawman

Decker, the Bounty Hunter #2

by Robert J. Randisi

The bounty hunter known only as Decker is hot on the trail of a crooked sheriff, but a band of outlaws dogging his every step won't make the catch easy.

Genres: Westerns

196 pages, Paperback

First published November 25, 2008

About the author

Robert Joseph Randisi was a prolific American author, editor, and screenwriter, best known for his work in detective and Western fiction. He wrote over 650 books, including The Gunsmith series under the pen name J.R. Roberts, and edited more than 30 anthologies. A co-founder of Mystery Scene magazine, the American Crime Writers League, and Western Fictioneers, he also established The Private Eye Writers of America and created the Shamus Award. Randisi collaborated on novels with Eileen Davidson and Vince Van Patten, and created memorable characters such as Miles Jacoby, Joe Keough, and The Rat Pack. He received multiple lifetime achievement awards and the John Seigenthaler Humanitarian Award.

Reviews

[Charles]

Decker is after a man who takes the job of Sheriff in various towns and then robs their banks. He trails him to Mexico and has run ins with a gang of bandidos led by a beautiful woman and her brother. Lots of twists and turns and surprises in this one. A lot of fun.

[Jeff Tankersley]

A bounty hunter named Decker is on the trail of a sheriff who has taken to robbing towns and is now accused of murder. This outlaw sheriff's name is Red Moran but he is better known as "the Lawman" (1987).

Verdict: A light, raunchy, silly and short action western with some typos and name mixups.

Jeff's Rating: 1 / 5 (Bad)
movie rating if made into a movie: R

[Jeff Benham]

Red Moran has a good scam going. He rides into a town that needs a sheriff and hires on. With his youthful looks and easy going nature, everyone likes him. When he gets tired of a town, he just robs the bank and moves on. With no law to chase him it is pretty risk free. There is a little town in Mexico where he can lay low. They are happy to take his money. His last job got him $20,000. He ended up killing the bank manager. Decker is a bounty hunter and the $2,500 on Moran's head makes it worth the effort. Tracking Red is not easy and one thing you can expect in Mexico is banditos.

[Samantha Penrose]

This was my first Western. I found it plenty entertaining. They could've used a better proofreading, there are loads of mistakes, including a name swap.

[Inky]

OK

[D. E.]

A Colorado/Texas Chase. to Mexico for a Female and Male Outlaw

THE has penned a western about a Bounty Hunter who has chased a crook from Colorado to Mexico. A female Bounty Hunter is after a woman who harmed her Father. The two form a partnership which would allow them to return the two outlaws to the United States. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS

[Daniel]

simply wonderful, always kept you wanting more.

[James Calhoon]

Good four star!

A good western shoot um up with a little romance mixed in. I enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to you.

[William J.]

Solid storyline and slight humor in an action adventure.

[Casey]

Interesting

I like Decker. He isn't a superhero, just a skilled and determined man who persists and finally gets the job done.