American Odyssey
American Odyssey by Max McCoy, published by Kensington on February 22, 2022, is a 384-page work written in English. This installment continues the American Western saga of the Ghost Rifle, exploring the repercussions of the violence associated with this legendary weapon. The narrative follows Jack Picaro, who has spent a decade as a fur trapper in Wyoming after losing his infamous firearm. However, his past resurfaces when he hears the unmistakable sound of the Ghost Rifle, prompting him to venture into Lakota territory to reclaim it.
Readers will find a blend of historical fiction and action as Jack confronts old enemies and grapples with his tumultuous past. The story delves into themes of redemption and the struggle between personal demons and familial responsibilities. As Jack navigates the challenges of his journey, the backdrop of the American West provides a vivid setting for his adventures. This edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a tale of conflict and survival, set against the rich tapestry of Western history.
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Max McCoy, the three-time Spur Award-winning author of Damnation Road, continues his American Western saga of the Ghost Rifle as the violence and bloodshed the weapon caused return to haunt the man who created it…
THE WEAPON AND THE WILDERNESS
Ten years have passed since Jack Picaro lost his Ghost Rifle—the firearm he invented, the one that never missed its target. The loss of the rifle calmed the hellraiser in his soul. Instead of returning to the gambling halls and whiskey bars of St. Louis, Jack has spent the last decade as a fur trapper in Wyoming’s Wild River Range, married to Sky, the daughter of an Arikara war chief.
Then, after helping rescue U.S. soldiers captured by Crow Indians in the Rocky Mountains, Jack hears the familiar bell-like report of his Ghost Rifle. Determined to retrieve his deadly property, he travels deep into Lakota territory, facing down old enemies—and resuming old sinful habits—unaware of what awaits him when he eventually returns home to his family.
“Few Western writers today can spin a tale with style, wit, and rawness better than Max McCoy.”
—Johnny D. Boggs, Western Heritage and Spur Award-winning author of West Texas Kill
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