The Coming of the Law: Justice in a Corrupt Town
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In a small western town gripped by fear, young newspaper reporter Hollis arrives to claim his father's legacy: a ranch and a struggling newspaper. But he quickly discovers that the town is under the thumb of Dunlavey, a ruthless cattleman who acts as lawmaker and lawbreaker. With the local sheriff in his pocket, Dunlavey steals cattle from neighbors, leaving them powerless. As Hollis faces this daunting challenge, he must navigate a landscape of corruption and fear. Can he rally the townsfolk to stand up against an oppressive force and restore justice? This gripping story explores themes of courage, integrity, and the fight for what’s right in a lawless land. Join Hollis on his journey to bring about change and ensure that the rule of law prevails over tyranny.
- 32 Chapters
- 8 hr 20 min Total runtime
- English Language
- Books, Fiction, Drama Genres
- 4 Jul 2026 Published
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21:30
Chapter 1: The Arrival of the Man
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24:25
Chapter 2: The Rule of Cattle
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14:01
Chapter 3: Norton Makes a Discovery
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27:21
Chapter 4: At the Circle Bar
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19:08
Chapter 5: The Girl of Dry Bottom
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27:46
Chapter 6: Hollis Renews an Acquaintance
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16:13
Chapter 7: The "Kicker" Becomes an Institution
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11:05
Chapter 8: Concerning the "Six O'Clock"
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33:15
Chapter 9: How a Bad Man Left the "Kicker" Office
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14:55
Chapter 10: The Lost Trail
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10:52
Chapter 11: Picking Up the Trail
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10:47
Chapter 12: After the Storm
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13:28
Chapter 13: "Woman--She Don't Need No Tooter"
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14:16
Chapter 14: The Coalition
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14:30
Chapter 15: To Support the Law
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20:02
Chapter 16: The Bearer of Good News
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17:51
Chapter 17: The Rustler
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10:36
Chapter 18: The Tenth Day
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14:42
Chapter 19: How a Rustler Escaped
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13:20
Chapter 20: The "Kicker's" Candidate
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18:27
Chapter 21: Dunlavey Plays a Card
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12:51
Chapter 22: Proof of Gratitude
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6:42
Chapter 23: Ten Spot Uses His Eyes
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26:56
Chapter 24: Campaign Guns
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17:18
Chapter 25: Handling the Law
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12:07
Chapter 26: Autumn and the Gods
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7:20
Chapter 27: The Sear and Yellow Days
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16:14
Chapter 28: In Defiance of the Law
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8:01
Chapter 29: The Arm of the Law
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18:26
Chapter 30: Forming a Friendship
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4:55
Chapter 31: Afterward
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0:49
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