Ralph Compton the Shadow of a Noose
Ralph Compton the Shadow of a Noose by Ralph Cotton is a Mass Paperback Edition published by National Geographic Books on March 1, 2000. This 320-page novel follows the journey of young twins Jed and Tim Strange, who are thrust into a perilous situation after losing their father to an outlaw and their mother to illness. With their farm in disarray and their sister missing, the twins embark on a quest to find her, only to find themselves wrongfully accused of murder in the rough cow towns west of Missouri.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure as the twins navigate a world fraught with danger and deception. The story delves into themes of survival and justice, as they evade the law while searching for the true culprits behind their father’s death. This edition presents a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced in the historical Western landscape, making it a notable addition to the genre of fiction that explores the complexities of life in the American West.
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In this Ralph Compton western, the Strange twins find themselves in double trouble…
Young Jed and Tim Strange lost their father to an outlaw’s bullet, and now their mother has succumbed to a fatal illness. Unable to farm their land due to a lack of funds, the twins set out to find their sister—who left home to avenge their father’s death over a year ago.
Farm life hasn’t prepared the twins for the rough-and-tumble cow towns west of Missouri. And before they even begin their search, they’re accused of a murder they didn’t commit. Just barely escaping a posse’s rope, the twins are on the run—wounded, hounded by the law, and desperately seeking the true killers…
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