Incident at Twenty-Mile
Incident at Twenty-Mile by Trevanian is a reprint edition published by Macmillan on July 15, 1999. This 352-page novel unfolds a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of the American West, featuring a town besieged by chaos and violence. The story centers on a young stranger with a homemade shotgun and a dark secret, alongside a madman who has escaped from prison, bringing terror to the residents of Twenty-Mile.
Readers will encounter a diverse cast of characters, including heroes, outcasts, and those caught in a web of fear and desperation. As a storm rages, the tension escalates, leading to a dramatic confrontation that challenges the very essence of the American frontier myth. This work combines elements of historical fiction and thrillers, immersing readers in a tale of survival and moral ambiguity in a lawless landscape.
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For fifteen years he has been silent. Now, the legendary #1 New York Times bestselling author of such classic suspense novels as The Eiger Sanction and Shibumi returns– unleashing a stunning thriller set against the backdrop of the American West.
A godforsaken town. A young, eager-to-please stranger carrying a homemade shotgun and a staggering secret. And a madman escaped from the Territorial Prison at Laramie, cutting a swath of sadistic violence with two killers at his side. Now, for the people of Twenty-Mile– the God-fearing and the godless, heroes, whores, lovers and a boy teetering on the edge of madness– a siege is about to begin amidst a harrowing mountain storm. And when the killing, the thunder, and the terror are over, some will live, some will be buried, and the myth of the American frontier will never be the same…
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