
Cross Brand
by Max Brand
'Cross Brand' Summary
The novel opens with Jack Bristol, a desperate man, shooting the sheriff and stealing his horse to escape the clutches of a harsh world. Seeking refuge in the mountains, Bristol stumbles upon a solitary mountain man who holds him captive for months before inexplicably setting him free. As Bristol navigates the treacherous terrain and tries to piece together his past, he becomes entangled with a woman who reacts with terror at the sight of his face. Her fear is rooted in a past event that has haunted Bristol for years, a secret connected to the sheriff's death and a betrayal that fueled his descent into outlawry. As Bristol struggles with the weight of his past and the consequences of his actions, he grapples with the possibility of redemption. The narrative unfolds amidst the unforgiving landscape of the Wild West, where survival and justice are constantly intertwined. The story explores themes of revenge, betrayal, and the struggle to find solace in a world that often seems unforgiving. "Cross Brand" is a classic Western adventure, with compelling characters, a thrilling plot, and a satisfying exploration of moral complexity.Book Details
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Max Brand
United States
Frederick Schiller Faust was an American author known primarily for his Western stories using the pseudonym Max Brand. He (as Max Brand) also created the popular fictional character of young medical i...
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