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Slaughter In Texas
An American western folklore adventure – bringing justice no matter the cost.
Will and Gid Crockett have joined forces with a fiery redhead – and there's more money in the offing than either could imagine. And this robbery will settle an old score to boot.
Will and Gid Crockett have joined forces with a fiery redhead – and there's more money in the offing than either could imagine. And this robbery will settle an old score to boot.
215 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 25, 2021
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Robert Vaughan
442 books133 followers Robert Vaughan is an American writer. He has also written a series of contemporary and historical romance novels under several pseudonyms including "Paula Moore" and "Paula Fairman". His father served in the military and Robert followed him in the 1950s, entering army aviation. He served until the Vietnam War and won numerous medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, the Air Medal with several oak-leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal, and several other medals.
His early books reflected his military background: the first novel was about the US Army along the DMZ in Korea, followed by a trilogy set in Vietnam. There are more than 9 million of his books in print under various names. He was inducted into the Writers’ Hall of Fame in 1998.
His early books reflected his military background: the first novel was about the US Army along the DMZ in Korea, followed by a trilogy set in Vietnam. There are more than 9 million of his books in print under various names. He was inducted into the Writers’ Hall of Fame in 1998.
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August 28, 2021
Robert Vaughan – The Crocketts’ Western Saga Bk 2 – Slaughter in Texas – Reviewed 8/25/21 – Read 8/23/21
The boys decided to try their hand at Silver mining but end up as Marshalls of Shafter!
Will and Gid decide to try their hand at silver mining, so they head for Shafter, Texas. Little did they know that trouble would be waiting for them. Of course, the first place they stop at is the local saloon as the heat had parched both of them. Just after they received their beers, the back door opens, and a large man walks in wearing a badge. There was a card game going on in the back corner and the marshal heads for that table talking to one of the players. Apparently, the man had been told to stay out of town and he didn’t take it to heart. The marshal was in the process of trying to take the man to jail. Unfortunately, he did not see the man on the balcony that had a shotgun pointed at his back, but Will did, yelling to the Marshal to look out, Will had no choice, he shot the man, killing him. At the same time, Bell, the man at the table drew and shot the Marshal, also killing him.
At this point Bell turned to the boys pointing his gun, Will spoke up telling him that it was not his fight, but Bell would have none of it. Will still had his gun in his hand and instead of arguing anymore, he shot him, killing him on the spot. Behind the boys, a voice rings out “What is going on here?” When they could see him clearly, they saw that he was wearing a Sheriff’s badge. One of the men that had been sitting at the table told the sheriff that Will had shot Bell for no reason whatsoever. One of the other men a small rancher by the name of Dan Rankin, spoke up for the boys and stated that Will had been forced to shoot. The other men in the bar backed this up. The sheriff turned to leave saying that he would be keeping an eye on Will from now on.
Join Will and Gid as they find out the mysteries of the town, the cattle war, the mining problems, and two beautiful women…
What did I like? It seems like everywhere the boys go they step into a pile of horse apples. It is so fun reading about the messes that they get into, the amount of food that Gid can put away, and the beautiful women that they become involved with. Of course, they always step on those apples, and gunplay will start up every time.
What will you like? Beautiful women, owlhoots, robbery, corrupt lawmen, gunplay, a cattle war, mining war, and lots of interesting interaction with the townspeople right in the middle. The storyline is amazing taking historical people from the past, reshaping, and forming them to fit this book. I love how Robert spins his tales about the boys and keeps the past alive with every adventure. The interesting characters in this one are just short of incredible. I loved the character of Doc Hawkins! Don’t miss this next adventure of the Crockett boys in “Slaughter in Texas” available now!!!
• ASIN: B099X93LZ6
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
• Publication Date: 8/25/2021
• File Size: 4202 KB
• Genre: Louis L'Amour Westerns, Classic American Fiction, Western Fiction Classics
The boys decided to try their hand at Silver mining but end up as Marshalls of Shafter!
Will and Gid decide to try their hand at silver mining, so they head for Shafter, Texas. Little did they know that trouble would be waiting for them. Of course, the first place they stop at is the local saloon as the heat had parched both of them. Just after they received their beers, the back door opens, and a large man walks in wearing a badge. There was a card game going on in the back corner and the marshal heads for that table talking to one of the players. Apparently, the man had been told to stay out of town and he didn’t take it to heart. The marshal was in the process of trying to take the man to jail. Unfortunately, he did not see the man on the balcony that had a shotgun pointed at his back, but Will did, yelling to the Marshal to look out, Will had no choice, he shot the man, killing him. At the same time, Bell, the man at the table drew and shot the Marshal, also killing him.
At this point Bell turned to the boys pointing his gun, Will spoke up telling him that it was not his fight, but Bell would have none of it. Will still had his gun in his hand and instead of arguing anymore, he shot him, killing him on the spot. Behind the boys, a voice rings out “What is going on here?” When they could see him clearly, they saw that he was wearing a Sheriff’s badge. One of the men that had been sitting at the table told the sheriff that Will had shot Bell for no reason whatsoever. One of the other men a small rancher by the name of Dan Rankin, spoke up for the boys and stated that Will had been forced to shoot. The other men in the bar backed this up. The sheriff turned to leave saying that he would be keeping an eye on Will from now on.
Join Will and Gid as they find out the mysteries of the town, the cattle war, the mining problems, and two beautiful women…
What did I like? It seems like everywhere the boys go they step into a pile of horse apples. It is so fun reading about the messes that they get into, the amount of food that Gid can put away, and the beautiful women that they become involved with. Of course, they always step on those apples, and gunplay will start up every time.
What will you like? Beautiful women, owlhoots, robbery, corrupt lawmen, gunplay, a cattle war, mining war, and lots of interesting interaction with the townspeople right in the middle. The storyline is amazing taking historical people from the past, reshaping, and forming them to fit this book. I love how Robert spins his tales about the boys and keeps the past alive with every adventure. The interesting characters in this one are just short of incredible. I loved the character of Doc Hawkins! Don’t miss this next adventure of the Crockett boys in “Slaughter in Texas” available now!!!
• ASIN: B099X93LZ6
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
• Publication Date: 8/25/2021
• File Size: 4202 KB
• Genre: Louis L'Amour Westerns, Classic American Fiction, Western Fiction Classics
September 19, 2021
Great story till ending
Vaughan is a talented writer. However errors in story construction can totally ruin a good story. I don't wish to ruin the story for others, so I will limit what I say. I will say that one should maintain a weapon of choosing and not mistakenly switch weapons a few lines later. I would still recommend reading the book, but suggest better editing next time.
Vaughan is a talented writer. However errors in story construction can totally ruin a good story. I don't wish to ruin the story for others, so I will limit what I say. I will say that one should maintain a weapon of choosing and not mistakenly switch weapons a few lines later. I would still recommend reading the book, but suggest better editing next time.
January 17, 2023
the rewrite of the OK corral fight…
It was a good story , still is however a little to close to say it was original…Mr Vaughan has always written a good story, I’m a little astonished that this one is so close to the Earp fight in Tucson. Don’t let my opinion stop you read it for yourself…..enjoy.
It was a good story , still is however a little to close to say it was original…Mr Vaughan has always written a good story, I’m a little astonished that this one is so close to the Earp fight in Tucson. Don’t let my opinion stop you read it for yourself…..enjoy.
June 24, 2023
Shout-out at the Ok corral
This story is an adult lot like another book. 2 far from perfect brothers now lawmen and their friends Doc who is doing from TB.
NOW, I've enjoyed the series so far.I suppose there is enough difference to let the suspicious similarities pass. Not the same story.
This story is an adult lot like another book. 2 far from perfect brothers now lawmen and their friends Doc who is doing from TB.
NOW, I've enjoyed the series so far.I suppose there is enough difference to let the suspicious similarities pass. Not the same story.
August 25, 2021
Another great western by Robert Vaughan. Great characters and plenty of action to keep the pages turning.
The second book in the Crocket series and I've already got the next one lined up.
Years of writing experience comes to the fore when you immerse yourself into the pages.
Can't go wrong.
The second book in the Crocket series and I've already got the next one lined up.
Years of writing experience comes to the fore when you immerse yourself into the pages.
Can't go wrong.
September 5, 2021
What the heck???
This book and the one just prior are listed as new releases...they are NOT!!
These books were released last year and I read them all then. Who are you trying to fool and why????
This book and the one just prior are listed as new releases...they are NOT!!
These books were released last year and I read them all then. Who are you trying to fool and why????
October 1, 2021
The Crocketts keep getting better
This one showed the real evil that men could possess. The brothers in the book were evil and good. But all were loyal to their own kin. The build up to the OK Corral was great. The finish was classic.
I'm getting #3 next.
This one showed the real evil that men could possess. The brothers in the book were evil and good. But all were loyal to their own kin. The build up to the OK Corral was great. The finish was classic.
I'm getting #3 next.
January 27, 2023
Fast pace western
Cowboys vs city folks. Cowboys wanted to run everything. The Crockett came to town to mine for silver. They got mixed up in the fire and became the city Marshalls. Lots of side stories. An easy read.
Cowboys vs city folks. Cowboys wanted to run everything. The Crockett came to town to mine for silver. They got mixed up in the fire and became the city Marshalls. Lots of side stories. An easy read.
July 16, 2023
Book 2
I am hooked on Robert Vaughan. I am sure you will be also. It was an easy read. The Crocketts seem to get into trouble, but finds away to settle things straight. It is a good western. It isn't hard to call them heros.
I am hooked on Robert Vaughan. I am sure you will be also. It was an easy read. The Crocketts seem to get into trouble, but finds away to settle things straight. It is a good western. It isn't hard to call them heros.
August 14, 2025
Will and Gid head for the Texas Silver fields and end up being town marshals. The miners and the ranchers are at odds with the ranchers being much more ruthless and murderous. The county sheriff is a fence sitter and the deputy sheriff is as crooked as the ranchers. Someone is going to lose.
October 16, 2021
Wow. I can't believe i read the whole thing
Talk about theft. I think plagiarism is the same as stealing isn't it. I feel like i just read gunfight at the ok corral.
Talk about theft. I think plagiarism is the same as stealing isn't it. I feel like i just read gunfight at the ok corral.
January 18, 2022
A good story line depth as well as action.
It was a sad look into ppl that are miserable and will do anything to bring pain to others. Well written and true to the west.
It was a sad look into ppl that are miserable and will do anything to bring pain to others. Well written and true to the west.
September 19, 2022
Turmoil
How can you settle down in one place when your past follows you. Hardships and continual confrontations. You where always on edge of my seat if they were going to I juryed.
How can you settle down in one place when your past follows you. Hardships and continual confrontations. You where always on edge of my seat if they were going to I juryed.
February 5, 2023
Lawlessness
Unknown men,desperate people looking for justice,right and. Wrong on both side,how do you decide whites right or wrong frontier justice
Unknown men,desperate people looking for justice,right and. Wrong on both side,how do you decide whites right or wrong frontier justice
March 9, 2023
Good story
June 14, 2023
This read was just average. I found the story not very compelling or captivating.
April 9, 2024
Dukes of Hazard
Imagine the Dukes of Hazard instead of General Lee, riding horses. Loved the ladies, Soiled Doves or not. Great action, nice story.
Imagine the Dukes of Hazard instead of General Lee, riding horses. Loved the ladies, Soiled Doves or not. Great action, nice story.
August 2, 2023
This is my 2nd book in the (western genre) series.
Vaughan is a great writer.
This is about cowboys and their code. They wanted to be known as bad men that they were. It’s too bad their code got them killed.
Would love to see what happened to Polly
Vaughan is a great writer.
This is about cowboys and their code. They wanted to be known as bad men that they were. It’s too bad their code got them killed.
Would love to see what happened to Polly
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