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“Scarecrows” by Jim Jones Tommy Stallings hears his aunt and uncle in Texas are in trouble. He and his cousin, Rusty, leave the New Mexico Territory and head east. Cattle rustlers are terrorizing small ranchers in the Texas Panhandle and his Aunt Martha insists they look like “scarecrows” because of the canvas bags they wear to hide their faces. Tommy and Rusty join forces with Bill Slaughter, agent for the Stock-Raisers’ Association of North-West Texas, to investigate the rash of crimes.
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The Lights of Cimarrón
A rancher is murdered by rustlers who speak of a secret hideout. Sheriff Tommy Stallings suspects they’re members of the White Cap Gang, led by Felipe Alvarado. As Tommy investigates, he hears of a stranger from Texas inquiring about him. The stranger turns out to be his cousin, who asks him to return to Texas to help the family.
The Lights of Cimarrón
A rancher is murdered by rustlers who speak of a secret hideout. Sheriff Tommy Stallings suspects they’re members of the White Cap Gang, led by Felipe Alvarado. As Tommy investigates, he hears of a stranger from Texas inquiring about him. The stranger turns out to be his cousin, who asks him to return to Texas to help the family.
Words & Music
My sixth novel, Halo Moon, will be coming out on July 20th from Five Star Publishing and to celebrate, I put together an album of the six songs that are companion pieces to the books. Each one is preceded by an excerpt from that book. Four of the songs have been previously recorded but there are two brand new songs. It’s different but that’s kind of why I liked the idea.
Words & Music
My sixth novel, Halo Moon, will be coming out on July 20th from Five Star Publishing and to celebrate, I put together an album of the six songs that are companion pieces to the books. Each one is preceded by an excerpt from that book. Four of the songs have been previously recorded but there are two brand new songs. It’s different but that’s kind of why I liked the idea.
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