Paxton McAllister: An L.L. Layman Western [Paperback]

L.L. Layman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 9, 2003

Never did Paxton dream that one afternoon folly, hiding in the woodpile to peek at a bathing woman, would lead to so many deaths. Long was that westward chase. Then with nowhere to run, back to the wall, Paxton McAllister filled his hand. God may have had mercy, but he and Paxton had never met.I was not more that one hundred yards into the river when the shot rang out. I was not hit nor my canoe. It came from the west shore, a campfire I now saw behind some deadfall. There was a shout. More men came running. Five more shots were fired at me, one hit, putting a hole in my craft just above the water line. The bullet lodged in my pack. I put my back to the paddle and made downstream toward the eastern shore.These men were serious. For peeping on one fat woman they were trying to kill me? What would have happened if it were Trinity on the porch? I surely wished it had been. Looking at her would at least give some logic to this chase and maybe a reason for getting killed. "A cracking read, a real page-turner, in the great Western adventure tradition of Louis L'Amour."Timothy Harper, American Society of Journalists and Authors"Paxton is a great hero, and so is Larry Layman for creating him. This is the kind of book, with lots of outdoor action, lots of outdoor adventure, and even some outdoor lust and love stories, that anybody would want to read."John McCrudden, the Tandus Group

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About the Author

L.L. Layman is a Peoria, Illinois police officer and farmer who says he was born a century too late.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (December 9, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595303668
• ISBN-13: 978-0595303663
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #514,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars 5 star winner for L. L. Layman, March 13, 2008

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Christa J. Kirwan "Jane Kirwan" (Princeville, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paxton McAllister: An L.L. Layman Western (Paperback)

This is the 2nd book by L.L. (Larry) Layman and what an amazing book it is. Once you start reading, you can't put it down. A very fast paced story of a true American hero.

Highly recommend this book to all ages. Larry has the ability to tell a great story without resorting to profanity.

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Western winner from Larry Layman, January 26, 2004

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Tim Harper "www.timharper.com" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paxton McAllister: An L.L. Layman Western (Paperback)

This is the second book by Larry Layman, and it's just as good as his first, Tom Livengood. Larry is a Peoria, Ill., cop who writes on the side. His web site, www.lllayman.com, says he was born 200 years too late, and I believe it. He's a classic storyteller in the tradition of the late, great Louis Lamour, and his heroes are real men, tough and resourceful but most of all in love with life. His books are great reads, incredibly fast and entertaining, always with some humor, and I can't wait for more. His web site says at least two more are in the works.