The Hair-Trigger Kid by Max Brand

Name: The Hair-Trigger Kid
Author: Max Brand

The Hair-Trigger Kid is a classic Western novel by Max Brand. It tells the story of a young man named Tom, who is determined to make a name for himself in the Wild West. He is a master of the gun, and his quick draw and deadly aim make him a formidable opponent. Tom is hired by a rancher to protect his cattle from rustlers, and soon finds himself in the middle of a range war. He is forced to choose between two sides, and his decision will determine the fate of the entire region. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including a mysterious woman who may hold the key to his future. The Hair-Trigger Kid is an exciting and action-packed Western adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a classic tale of good versus evil, and of a man's courage and determination in the face of danger.

By Max Brand · First published 1931 · Genre: Western, Adventure, Romance · 35 chapters · 78,063 words

First lines

Two Things waited for John Milman when he got West. One was his family, and the other was the spring. When he got to the end of the railroad, he could see spring eating its way up the mountains, taking the white from their shoulders and streaking the desert itself with green. But his family was not on hand with means to take him out to the ranch, and therefore he had to wait restlessly in the hotel, pacing up and down his room, and damning all delays. Sheriff Lew Walters was in that room, trying to help his friend kill time and uselessly pointing out that in an hour or two, at the most, the wife and daughter of Milman were sure to arrive. He might as well have read a chapter out of the Bible. Or better, perhaps.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Max Brand
Date: 1931 CE
Language: English
Genres: Western, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
Length: 78,063 words
Structure: 35 chapters, 2,834 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Western — The Hair-Trigger Kid is a classic Western novel by Max Brand, featuring a protagonist who is a gunslinger and a drifter in the Wild West.
Adventure — The novel follows the protagonist's adventures as he travels through the Wild West, encountering various characters and facing dangerous situations.
Romance — The novel also features a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a female character, adding an element of romance to the story.
Mystery — The novel contains a mystery element as the protagonist attempts to uncover the truth behind a series of mysterious events.