Shoot the Man Down
Shoot the Man Down by F. Lee Hayslip is a work of fiction published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on July 15, 2008. This edition spans 78 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Ned Picket, a deputy marshal from Fort Smith, who embarks on a quest for justice after the tragic murder of his wife and daughter by a band of outlaws. As he tracks the criminals into the treacherous no man’s land, he encounters Bess Armstrong, a young woman driven by her own desire for revenge against the same outlaws.
Readers will find a story that delves into themes of vengeance and morality as Ned grapples with his initial intentions and the influence of Bess’s bitterness. The plot challenges the notion of revenge, as Ned must confront not only the outlaws but also the consequences of his choices. Set against the backdrop of the wild west, this tale explores the complexities of justice and the human spirit in a lawless land.
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Ned Picket a deputy marshal out of Fort Smith, has learned his wife and daughter has been murdered by a band of outlaws. The trail leds to the panhandle into the notorious no man’s land where outlaws and renegades run wild. A chance encounter with a young woman Bess Armstrong, whose family has been murdered by these same outlaws is also seeking revenge. After seeing her hatred and bitterness, he changes his mind and realized that revenge is not the answer. Determined to take these men back to stand trial, he not only has to confront the outlaws, he has to stop her from killing them. Will he stop her cruel intentions? Or will he resort to killing these men as he had planned? A chilling and soul searching story in the wild and wooly west of yesterday.
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