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The Old Ranger: A Texas Ranger Short Story Kindle Edition

by Donald L. Robertson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,514 ratings
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THIS IS A SHORT STORY.

Chuck Nielson hung up his six shooter and retired from the Texas Rangers ten years ago, at one time the fastest draw west of the Mississippi. He loves two things, his wife and his ranch.

Now the Sunset Kid is in town. He’s killed seven men—all seven died with the sun in their eyes. Chuck is number eight and the Kid has sent word for him to be in the town street at sunset.

If Chuck meets the Kid, he risks everything; if he stays home he loses his self-respect, and the Kid goes on killing.

This is a short story by Donald L. Robertson, the author of Logan’s Word: A Logan Family Western - Book 1.


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    December 31, 2014
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00RNJLHS0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CM Publishing (December 31, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 31, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1666 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 23 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,514 ratings

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Donald L. Robertson

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Donald L. Robertson is a writer of novels and short stories about the American West. His first novel, Logan’s Word, is set in West Texas near Coleman, where he graduated from high school. Robertson strives to make his books as historically accurate as possible.

He was born in Louisiana but grew up in Texas and New Mexico. He has lived in many parts of Texas and has a love of the West.

Professionally, he enjoyed the life of a pilot, flying throughout the West, enjoying his last ten years of flying while living in Arizona. His travels gave him the opportunity to learn about, and fall in love with, the country about which he would later write.

As a boy, he spent many Saturdays at the movie matinees. He revelled in all of the Western adventures, especially those of Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, and Lash LaRue.

As a youngster, he shared his passion for reading westerns with one of his loving aunts who had a huge library of western novels. This is where he came to love the books of Zane Grey and the short stories and books of Louis L'Amour. The influence of these authors color Robertson's novels, assuring that they are wholesome and adventurous, filled with action and good values which can be enjoyed by any member of the family.

He began his writing in Cotacachi, a little mountain village nestled between two dormant volcanoes in Ecuador. Due to health reasons, a move from the high mountains of the Andes was necessary. Don, his sweet wife Paula, and their six pound Chihuahua guard dog have moved back to the beautiful Sonoran Desert. Today Don lives and writes in Mesa, Arizona.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Old Ranger: Neat Story, Definitely Worth the Read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
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My 10th Donald Robertson story and I’m looking for more! I don’t know how I missed this author for so long. He has a great way of writing and I really enjoy his books. I highly recommend! Douglje
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Bill Barber
4.0 out of 5 stars Short
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
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It was labeled as a short story and short it was. Nonetheless a good story with a surprising twist at the end. An enjoyable read.
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Country singer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great work
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
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I read the first of your stories about two weeks ago and im hooked. I ve read the Sage series and the Logan series I couldnt wait to.start the next book. Thank you. A fellow Mesa resident.
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Greg Meyer
3.0 out of 5 stars 3-4🌟
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
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It was a rather bland read, nothing that felt like it, nothing that was able to catch my eye, but it was still good for a short story.
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Patsy Chastang
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Author Robertson
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2021
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The old Ranger by Donald L Robertson. This is a very short story, the introduction to Mr. Robertson's Justice series. (Only 53 pages) A young gun slinger wants to kill the old seasoned gun slinger and calls him out at sunset. The old man holds a secret that he has acquired by his living experiences. This is a quick read which I enjoyed.
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Rich
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, fast read
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021
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Story was too short, but a fun read and surprise ending. It’s kind of nice to sit back with a nice relaxing read about good people.
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John S Burke Jr
5.0 out of 5 stars Ranger
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
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Interesting story what a surprise never would have expected the end result the ranger to participate in a shootout even though he is blind
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Old Retired Texas Ranger and a Young Gunfighter
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2018
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DLR has penned a short story about a retired Texas Ranger who was challenged to a gunfight by a newcomer. Th Ranger was t met the boy in to in the evening. The kid was using an old tactic. The sun at your back. The Ranger and his friend arrive to meet the challenge. The kid had the sun at his back when he drew. Then he died. The Range had no problems because he was blind. They is an excellent short story for the genre.....DEHS
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3.0 out of 5 stars OK read
Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2019
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OK read
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geno
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story, similar to Marty Robbins song.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2020
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Anyone familiar with the song "Sundown" by Marty Robbins will recognise this short story straight away. The Old Ranger's name in the song is Bill Thaxton. Great song great short story
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in Australia on June 22, 2023
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Good quick n read was surprised by how short it was but full of interest with a final twist. Recommended
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Stephanie Taylor
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2022
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This short story is a little bit of a different genre for me but as it was a free ebook I thought I'd give it a go.
An old Texas Ranger is spending his days happily sitting on his porch with his wife, drinking lemonade, when fresh blood arrives in their town and challenges him to a duel.
The story is written well and I enjoyed this, and would definitely be interested in trying more from this author in the future.
If you are a fan of westerns then this is good one to try. It's short but has abit of a surprise ending.
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Ronny.Y
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2021
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Good Read.
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