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There Comets Cry

Matthew D. Bala

Publisher: Next Chapter

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Summary

There Comets Cry is a Western Fiction tale that follows a reformed gunman looking to escape from his ex-gang past and take up the work of bounty hunting. Even though Jorah is doing his best to turn a new leaf, he keeps with his brutal tactics and senseless violence to the point where his gang has rediscovered him and is out for blood.
 
With the crimes of ruthlessly murdering a deputy and robbing a military fort pressed against him, Jorah Kepssel’s time runs out as he tries to make amends with his history as he tries to save others and himself in the process.
Available since: 11/27/2024.
Print length: 126 pages.

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