The Shadow of a Noose
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The Shadow of a Noose

Mass Market Paperback – March 1, 2000

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Price
$7.99
Publisher
Berkley
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0451193339
Dimensions
4.2 x 0.8 x 6.75 inches
Weight
5.6 ounces

Description

Praise for the novels of Ralph Compton “Compton offers readers a chance to hit the trail and not even end up saddle sore.”— Publishers Weekly “Compton writes in the style of popular Western novelists like Louis L’Amour and Zane Grey…thrilling stories of Western legend.”— The Huntsville Times (AL)“If you like Louis L’Amour, you’ll love Ralph Compton.”— Quanah Tribune-Chief (TX) THEY LOST THEIR PARENTS... Young twins 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. ...AND THEY MAY LOSE THEIR LIVES 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.... Ralph Compton stood six-foot-eight without his boots. He worked as a musician, a radio announcer, a songwriter, and a newspaper columnist. His first novel, The Goodnight Trail , was a finalist for the Western Writers of America Medicine Pipe Bearer Award for best debut novel. He was also the author of the Sundown Rider series and the Border Empire series. Ralph Cotton is a former ironworker, second mate on a commercial barge, teamster, horse trainer, and lay minister with the Lutheran church. There are millions of Ralph Cotton books in print worldwide. Read more

Features & Highlights

  • 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...
  • More Than Six Million Ralph Compton Books In Print!

Customer Reviews

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The Shadow of a Noose

I have read Death Rides a Chestnut Mare and have just finished The Shadow of a Noose. In reading these books with the description that Mr. Compton uses in his writings, I can visualize the canyons, the towns, the cattle drives and the shoot outs. I have read many books that really turn me off on the writer, however, I would highly recommend Ralph Compton's books to anyone. I rate him with Louis Lamour, who, in my opinin was one of the greatest western writers.
11 people found this helpful
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The Twins

Jed and Tim Strange are twins and brothers of Daniele. She left home about a year ago to find and [destroy] the murderers of her father. Now the twins have just lost their mother to an illness, and are on their way to find and help Dan. The boys are not equal to Dan in [weapons] and survival, and find themselves in constant trouble, and chased by the law. Never the less you will find this a moving story and fun to read.
6 people found this helpful
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Good reading

I am a Louis Lamour fan.. Ralph Compton is just as good.. I Have read "DEATH RIDES A CHESTNUT MARE" and "THE SHADOW OF A NOOSE".. I can't wait to get the third in the triology..
6 people found this helpful
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A classic in the making.

Having read the first in this trilogy, Death Rides A Chestnut Mare, I couldn't wait for this book to come out. I knew Mr. Compton had passed away, but once I saw Ralph Cotton's name on the cover, I knew Mr. Compton had left his work in good hands. The characters, Danielle and her brothers Tim and Jim, are as real, as tough, and as honest as a sawmill dollar. I recommend this book for both adults and young people who like reading about the old west as it was, writing by men who understand it. I can't wait to read the next one, Misery Express, coming out in April.
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Good action book

Howdy folks, I'm James Drury. I used to play the Virginian on television, and now I read books on tape. It's a lot of fun and has given me a lot of chances to read books like this one by Compton, as well as books by Kirby Jonas, William Johnstone, and Elmer Kelton. This book is one that will appeal to any audience who enjoys a lot of action in their books and some enjoyable characters. Kirby Jonas is by far the best writer of Westerns, in my opinion, but this book by Compton certainly puts him in the running, and I think once you read it you will agree. It keeps you hanging on until the very last page. Believe me, you won't want to put it down. For another treat, try Kirby Jonas's The Dansing Star next, and then Compton's Death Rides a Chestnut Mare.
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Mr. Ralph Cotton writes a great Western novel!

This book in the trilogy is actually written by Ralph Cotton, since I believe Mr. Compton had passed away before the book was published or able to even be written. Regardless I love the way Mr. Cotton writes. I can visualize everything going on down to the subtle facial expressions and slight movements of the characters. He writes in a way that it's very much like watching a great Western movie in your mind. I have enjoyed the plot of both this novel, and that of Death Rides a Chestnut Mare by Ralph Compton (1st in trilogy), but I like this novel's plot more.
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Fine Compton story

This Ralph Compton story was actually written by Ralph Cotton. He does a fine job with this number two volume of a trilogy about the revenge trail. Great western read.
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The shadow of a noose

I enjoyed reading THE SHADOW OF A NOOSE. I simply couldn't put it down, and ended up reading it all in one day. It was fast-paced and had believable characters. I especially liked how the author portrayed the west. Here's what it's about:
After their mother's death, young twins Tim and Jed decide to go after their sister, who has been on the trail of their father's murderers for the past year. They have a not-particularly-auspicious beginning to their journey in the form of a murder accusation. After they get disentangled from that scene, they're finally on their way, meeting up with several shady characters, including their sister in disguise! They begin to learn that not everybody can be trusted, and that keeping your honor can be difficult. Finally, they end up at a shooting contest in an outlaw town, where they meet up with their sister again, as well as many of their father's murderer's, including the leader, Newt Grago. Plenty of close calls and gunfights at high noon speed this book to a climax that doesn't disappoint. I would recommend this book to any true western fan.
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Double draws, double vision...

Hard to put down... Tim and Jed are a sure-fire combination for double the fun in reading this novel. And their sister has men confused and crazy. Can hardly wait for the next in this trilogy to be released.
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THE SHADOW OF A NOOSE

I thought this book was great.I waited 4 months for it to come out ,it was well worth the wait.Now I can't wait for the thrid and last book in this triogy"THE THREE OF US ARE RIDERS OF JUDGEMENT". Keep up the excellent work Mr.Compton , I love ya. DANNA
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