Ralph Compton Dead Man’s Ranch
Ralph Compton Dead Man’s Ranch by Matthew P. Mayo, published by Penguin on March 6, 2012, is a 304-page work of fiction that immerses readers in the world of the Old West. The story centers on Rory Middleton’s son, Brian, who returns to Turnbull, New Mexico, only to discover that his inheritance is under threat. With his father deceased, Brian must navigate the complexities of family rivalry and external threats to claim his rightful place at the Dancing M Ranch.
In this narrative, Brian faces challenges from his half-brother, Brandon MacMawe, and the county’s wealthiest rancher, Wilf Grindle, both of whom covet the ranch for themselves. Additionally, the arrival of Mortimer Darturo, a con man with dangerous intentions, complicates matters further. This edition explores themes of inheritance, rivalry, and survival in a historical setting, providing readers with an engaging glimpse into the struggles of life on the frontier.
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A son will fight to the death to save his inheritance in this stirring story of the Old West.
For years Rory Middleton waited for his long-lost son to return to Turnbull, New Mexico, to run the family’s Dancing M Ranch with him. By the time Brian returns, his old man is dead and buried. Although he’s named as the rightful heir to the cattle spread in his father’s will, Brian’s about to find out it’s not that simple.
Brandon MacMawe, Brian’s half brother, wants the property for himself—as does the county’s wealthiest rancher, Wilf Grindle. Brian’s got both hands full fending off these men when a wild card rides into town: a no-account con man and killer named Mortimer Darturo, who has ideas of his own for the dead man’s ranch….
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