The story follows the adventures of a young man named Steve Costigan, a sailor who has been discharged from the Navy and is now looking for a new life in the American West. He soon finds himself in the middle of a feud between two powerful families, the Costigans and the O'Briens. Steve is determined to protect his family's honor and prove himself a man, so he sets out to hunt down the O'Briens' leader, the notorious scalp hunter, Red Jim O'Brien. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including a mysterious Indian girl, a grizzled old prospector, and a ruthless outlaw. As Steve's quest for revenge takes him further into the wilds of the West, he discovers that the O'Briens are not the only ones with a score to settle. He soon finds himself in a fight for his life against a variety of enemies, including a gang of outlaws, a band of Apache warriors, and the mysterious scalp hunter himself. The Scalp Hunter is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the American West and the courage of those who dared to tame it.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Historical Fiction