Robert Knott est un acteur, écrivain et producteur dont le travail au cinéma et à la télévision comprend des adaptations de romans acclamés. Il a été choisi par la Succession de Robert B. Parker pour poursuivre la série de romans westerns Cole et Hitch. L'expérience de Knott comprend l'adaptation et la production du long métrage Appaloosa, basé sur un roman de Parker. Son parcours créatif diversifié lui permet d'apporter une perspective unique au genre western.
N ominous storm is rolling in over Appaloosa, carrying with it a band of night riders who show up at the Rio Blanco camp, where a three-hundred-foot bridge is under construction. When Appaloosa's sheriff and deputies suddenly vanish without a trace, territorial Marshals Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch saddle up to sort things out.
The latest installment in the Cole and Hitch series introduces new challenges for the beloved characters, continuing the legacy of Robert B. Parker. Set against a backdrop of gripping suspense and intricate plots, this novel explores themes of friendship, justice, and morality. Readers can expect sharp dialogue, engaging action, and the signature wit that defines the series, making it a must-read for fans of crime fiction and those who appreciate well-crafted storytelling.
In this gripping installment, Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch, two itinerant lawmen, navigate the challenges of their rugged lives. The story delves into their complex relationship and the moral dilemmas they face while enforcing the law in a lawless land. As they confront new threats and adversaries, the narrative explores themes of justice, loyalty, and the harsh realities of frontier life, ensuring readers are captivated by their journey.
Lawmen Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch must prevent all-out war between rival factions in the latest adventure in the New York Times-bestselling series. When gold is discovered in the foothills just outside of Appaloosa, it sets off a fight between two shrewd local business operations as their hired gun hands square off over the claim. First a young miner disappears, then another. And then one of the businessmen himself is killed, right on his front doorstep. Meanwhile, as Cole and Hitch try to put a stop to the escalating violence, another killer is making his way toward town in pursuit of a long-lost dream, and a mission of vengeance. Cole and Hitch will have their work cut out for them to keep the peace, especially when all these ruffians converge at the huge Appaloosa Days festival, where hundreds of innocent souls might get caught in the crossfire . . .
"Itinerent lawmen Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch return in a new installment of the series created by Robert B. Parker"--Provided by publisher.
Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch, the itinerant lawmen, are back to face a dangerous escaped criminal in this intense installment of the series. As they navigate the gritty landscape, they encounter challenges that test their skills and resolve, showcasing the thrilling action and character dynamics that fans have come to love.