The Man Hunters, Vol. I (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798353851530)

Jim Christina wrote a dozen novels involving the characters Taggert "The Hunter" Richmond and Jeff Stryker before his death in 2022. Inside this volume are the following stories originally published by Black Dog Publishing/Tuscany Bay Books and now available only as part of this special collection published by Tuscany Bay Books with the permission of Jim Christina's estate:

TAGGERT -

"Taggert" is the story of the Hunter from his beginnings in 1845 until 1880. The story covers 35 years of a life of a man hunter dedicating his life to helping people that need his help and some that don't. His skills, education and morals shaped during his time in the deserts and mountains of the Arizona Territory lead him to many a harrowing experience.

The Hunter -

It is 1881, how can a man disappear from a train? Thomas Hardy did and now The Hunter has been sent to find him dead or alive. Traveling southeast Arizona with his half blind Appaloosa and his friend, Jolly Goodman, The Hunter faces challenges and setbacks as he wends his way through a maze eventually meeting the most dangerous of all. La Serpiente, The Snake. An educated bandit with a heart of ice and a lust for money and Mrs. Hardy. Surviving a deadly ambush, the Hunter finally learns the whole truth and enlists the assistance of his old friend Frank Leslie to turn the tables on The Snake and his men. A powerful ending numerous turns and surprises take the Hunter from Tucson to Contention City, Tombstone, Bisbee and back again. A journey of self discovery, an education in friendship and a deep respect for those that follow him into hell.

Requiem for an Appaloosa -

The Hunter is back in an explosive new story of vengeance and honor. October 26, 1881 the street fight in Tombstone is over and another event is about to happen that will shake the Hunter to the core. Five riders raid his ranch and commit such atrocities he is forced to take up the chase to Mexico. They take not only everything on the ranch but also, the daughter of the caretakers, Maggie Barrett. Once again teaming with Jolly Goodman, the Hunter hits the trail to track the bandits and tries to understand why all the signs are pointing to the bandits pulling him in. Included in this tale is the Legendary Apache Kid joining the Hunter and Jolly in their search for the bandits. Ride along with them as the Hunter fights the darkness he is feeling, the despair, self doubt and the redemption he hopes to find. This is a tale of loyalty and trust between good friends and the bonds of family.

Author: Jim Christina
ISBN-10: 8353851539
ISBN-13: 9798353851530
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 09/21/2022
Pages: 436
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.97d