Texas Bluff: The Gamblers [Mass Market Paperback]

Robert J. Randisi (Author)

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Publication Date: January 29, 2008 | Series: Gamblers

Professional gambler Ty Butler knows he should keep moving to stay ahead of the killers who wiped out his family and are now gunning for him. But when a serious card player finds a challenging game in an honest house, he wants to stay awhile.

For Butler, a certain gambling hall is paradise—though the emporium's notorious owner, Little Luke Short, can't seem to steer clear of Hell's Half Acre, a corrupt and festering boil in the middle of Fort Worth. Short's been waging an ongoing war with a crooked kingpin, and now he's making it Ty's fight as well. The stakes get higher when the criminal is murdered and the law comes gunning for Little Luke. But Ty Butler recognizes a bluff when he sees one—not to mention the unmistakable hand of a hired killer. He may end up taking a bullet, but he's not cashing out of this game until real justice is done.

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About the Author

Robert J. Randisi is the creator and writer of the popular series The Gunsmith, under the pseudonym “J.R. Roberts.” He is the author of The Sons of Daniel Shaye series and many other western novels written under his own name.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Harper (January 29, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060890193
• ISBN-13: 978-0060890193
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,555,435 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars STUD POKER PROFESSION, January 31, 2008

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This book is the 3rd to be released in a series by Robert Randisi caled "The Gamblers". I have the other two books on order, but started with this as it arrived first.

Having several other western novels on shelf by Mr. Randisi, I knew what to expect: well written, action oriented, all interwoven with an interesting story.

Ty (short for Tyrone) Butler, our hero, is working his way from Denver, Colorado, where he knew both Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson, through all the gambling halls in Texas prior to moving on to California. When his journey takes him to Fort Worth he is able to make connections with Luke Short due his prior introduction from Bat Masterson. Little Luke Short not only owns a half partnership in the White Elephan, but Luke is a gunman on the level with Wyatt, Doc, and Bat, only a little slower it is said than Ben Thompson.

Soon after meeting Luke, Ty enters a couple day's long poker game at Luke's emporium. After that, owning to whiskey, cards, and guns, events begin to move along with Luke Short calling on Ty to help watch his back. As difficulties arise any reader of the west knows who will show up: yep, that's correct, sheriff Jim Courtwright. How all this works out, well, you will have to spend some time reading this western as I'm not one for spoiling the book for you. But be assured with Robert J. Randisi writing the book all will offer a pleasing read.

And should you enjoy this one, hey, there are also two prior books to read also. The other two books are entitled: DENVER DRAW and BUTLER'S WAGER. Exciting stories with both being westerns with poker as a backdrop.

Read on, pards.

Semper Fi.