{"product_id":"9781728239651","title":"Dead Man's Hand","description":"Author: Nix, David \u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781728239651 \u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Sourcebooks \u003cbr\u003eYear First Published: 2022 \u003cbr\u003ePages: 312 \u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 177mm x 122mm x 21mm \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescripition: \u003cbr\u003eThe first in an action-packed historical Western series following the adventures of former soldier Jake Paynter, a former soldier with a target on his back. Will appeal to fans of William Johnstone, Louis L'Amour, and Sean Lynch...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn action-packed historical western for fans of William Johnstone and Louis L'Amour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondemned to die, he's about to find a reason to live.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJake Paynter is a doomed man. Haunted by an abusive childhood and his participation in atrocities of the Civil War, he seeks the isolation of the Plains Cavalry as a white officer for an all-Black buffalo soldier troop. Now, he is in irons and certain to be hanged for killing his captain after refusing an inhumane order. Despite his best efforts to maintain isolation, he starts to make friends on his journey to trial. The people of the wagon train begin looking to Paynter for leadership, and he reluctantly falls into the role.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe opportunity to escape arises when the wagon train is attacked by bandits, but Paynter's growing ties to the travelers compel him to stay. As his trial approaches, Paynter must lean on his friends for salvation, but the laws of the west are swift and harsh, and a grueling confrontation with his past is on the horizon.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45317159616670,"sku":"UBD-9781728239651","price":17.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781728239651.jpg?v=1744263525","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781728239651","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}