Ralph Compton Calvert’s Last Bluff
Ralph Compton Calvert’s Last Bluff by E. L. Ripley, published by Penguin on October 13, 2020, is a Western fiction novel comprising 304 pages. The story follows Tom Calvert, a seasoned gambler who finds himself embroiled in a deadly confrontation after being accused of cheating during a high-stakes poker game on a riverboat in Omaha. Injured and pursued by enemies, Calvert reluctantly teams up with a young stowaway named Asher, who seeks to learn the art of gunslinging.
Readers will embark on a treacherous journey alongside Calvert and Asher as they navigate the dangers of the Oregon Trail, facing assassins and hostile Shoshone along the way. Their quest leads them to a potentially mythical town known as Friendly Field, a place rumored to offer peace and abundance. This edition presents a vivid exploration of action and adventure within the historical Western genre, immersing readers in the challenges and perils of frontier life.
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In this brand-new Ralph Compton Western, a hard-bitten gambler and a hard-luck kid begin a treacherous journey to new lives.
In Omaha, Tom Calvert boards a riverboat to play high-stakes poker, but accusations of cheating cause some serious trouble, and a deadly gun battle ensues.
Tom is injured and knows that his enemies will be looking for him, so he reluctantly accepts a bargain from young stowaway Asher. In exchange for Calvert teaching him gunslinging skills, Asher will guide them to a possibly mythical town of peace and plenty called Friendly Field. To get there they just have to battle assassins, dangerous Shoshone, and the rough wilderness of the Oregon Trail.
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