A Short Story Longer

A Short Story Longer contains nine short stories from the frontiers of America:"A Short Story Longer"A kid with the "family curse" learns he has the talent to be one of the greatest gunslingers in the West. But is it worth the cost?"The Burr"When Dan plays a practical joke on a grizzled, old cowpoke, Dan fears that the old man's revenge might prove deadly."It's the Law"A good but misdirected kid learns too late that if the Law isn't enforced, then there is no Law."Lonely Range"A young ranch hand bravely attempts to rescue a wagon from bandits and finds himself trapped in the desert with a beautiful young woman . . . and no water for miles."The Feel of Death"On his last night on his land, an old, blind rancher becomes trapped in his own cabin with somone, or something, that wants him dead."Final Justice"Brad is framed for a murder he didn't commit. With the noose already around his neck, he pleads his case for what might be the final time."Sleepwalker"Despite his crippled leg, Cub is chosen to be tested to become a man, but his quest brother is also his enemy. And they're alone in the wolf-infested wilderness."The Way It Should Be"Emily discovers that her old beaux is back in town, but there's something different about him, something that will teach her what true love really is."Watcher for the Brethren"Don's only son Virgil becomes mysteriously ill and is taken by the local authorities. But Don won't let him go that easily and risks his life to get Virgil back.