The Law and Alan Taylor
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Carter again fooled them. A week later he and five men rode up to the saloon and tied their horses, but didn’t come inside. Instead Carter called out, “Hey Gunfighter,” I have a new challenge for you.”
Alan looked out the swinging doors and could see a tall man wearing a Derby hat with his gun slung low on his right side standing in the street. Trey said, “That’s Jack Wesley, He’s a killer. Don’t go out there, Alan.”
Alan didn’t hesitate. He walked out and said, “Have you come to die for Ben Carter, Jack?”
Jack smiled an evil smile and said, “Why don’t we find out, Gunfighter.”
As Alan came out he could see Jack going for his gun so he jumped behind a four inch post as he brought out his Colt. Jack’s bullet hit the post and Alan’s bullet hit Jack’s heart. Alan was already drawing back the hammer again as he turned toward Carter.
Carter was petrified. He was sure Jack Wesley would kill Alan. He put his hands in the air and yelled, “Don’t shoot,” but it was already too late. Carter’s other men were drawing their guns and Alan stood and pointed his Colt at them. Bullets were flying and one at a time, Alan killed three of Carter’s men. Only Carter was left standing. He stood shaking as he saw all his men die within three seconds.
Everyone was in awe of Alan’s precision. Alan walked up to Carter, who had wet himself. He was shaking so badly that his lips quivered.
Alan said, “We’re going to hang you, Carter, but it will take a week or so. You can think about it during your wait."
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Alan Taylor was reared by an ex-Texas Ranger in Central Texas. While his father was off to the Civil War a friend of his aunt taught Alan how to use a handgun. After three years of practicing, Alan became very skilled with its use. A friend of the gunsmith was an ex-prize fighter. He taught Alan how to use his fists. At 18 Alan was well over six feet and with the prize fighter’s teaching, became as skilled with his fists as he was a gun.
Alan got into a fight with the foreman of a ranch and beat him badly. The foreman brought the ranch’s top gun and confronted Alan. Alan tried to talk his way out, but ended up not only killing the top gun, but two other ranch hands who drew on him. The rancher was outraged and sent for Jack Wesley, known as the fastest gun in Texas. Alan was lucky in the gunfight and killed Wesley and his reputation was now set.
Alan went to Austin to college and was hired by the sheriff as a night jailer. During his time as a deputy sheriff, Alan solved many crimes. His story is filled with thrilling adventures which will keep the reader on the edge of his seat.
About the Author
William Post is the author of 19 novels with a variety of genres. the flagship of his novels is a trilogy starting with The Mystery of Table Mountain. Post’s descriptions of the scenery and weather makes the reader feel he is experiencing what the characters are enduring. The characters come alive as their emotions are displayed in a manner that makes the reader become part of the story.
Post was reared in West Texas. He was educated at Texas A. & M. and served in the U. S. Navy. After his service, he became a surveyor for the Southern Pacific RR which took him to the wilds of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California, where he immersed himself in the lore of those areas. This becomes apparent as he describes some of his experiences in his novels.
Post is a professional engineer and land surveyor. Taking an early retirement as chief engineer of the Long Beach Water Dept., he moved to Northern California and started his writing career. Post is an Evangelic Christian and the thread of his beliefs can be seen throughout his novels. Post now lives in Las Vegas, NV with his extended family.