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The search for a murderous outlaw has brought the long roving Gray O’Donnell near to his hometown of Retribution, Arizona. Bounty hunters ain’t popular but old fashioned manners, kindness to regular folk and a face for the ladies make Gray an exception round these parts; and a six gun’ll take care of the rest. Anyway, Gray has a job to do elsewhere. But, the odious Jasper Roberts has made himself Sheriff of Retribution and he has a score to settle with Gray. Jasper ain’t gonna let morals or the law get in the way of a good hanging and the townsfolk are cowed by their villainous lawman. Can you really mess with a man’s momma and get away with it?

Sometimes there is more than one bullet with your name on it.

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 138 KB
Print Length: 81 pages
Publisher: Pulp Press; Kindle Edition edition (8 Sep 2011)
Language: English
ASIN: B005M4E6C2
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

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Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #341,729 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sharp Shooting! 18 Sep 2011

By Paul D Brazill

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Brighton's Pulp Press continue their run of fast paced, action packed novellas with this whipcrack of a western. The Guns Of Retribution by Icy Sedgwick is the story of Gray O'Donnell, a bounty hunter who works alongside a fresh faced kid and an Apache.

Whilst attempting to capture a killer on a moving train, O Donell meets up with Jasper Roberts -a blast from the past that is positively seismic - and is forced to head back in his home town, Retribution. But a prodigal son he certainly isn't.

The Guns Of Retribution is a joy, containing all the action and adventure of an old school western but with a - not overbearing- modern point of view. I assume that this won't be the last we'll see of Gray O' Donnell and his sidekicks and I'll certainly be around for the next installment.

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you love westerns and great writing, you will love this. 30 Dec 2011

By Alannah Murphy

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The first thing I will tell you about Guns, is that it begins with a great action sequence on a train. It's an exciting beginning that's well written and you cannot help but root for Grey O'Donnell, even when we aren't that familiar with who he is. I won't spoil things by telling you too much about the story. It's more fun to actually read it.

I'd planned to take my time and savour each chapter, slowly, but I could not help but turn page after page to find out what would happen next. It took a lot of will power to put book aside so I could enjoy reading its end the next day, and no, I'm not exaggerating for effect, it is THAT good.

Icy does a great job weaving Grey's past throughout so we are able to get a good feel on the kind of guy he is and why going back to Retribution is so meaningful for him.

This really was a fun read, it ticked all the boxes a good novel should and I did not have any problems submerging myself into the world of Grey, Billy and Mahko.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Review by helen-scribbles.com of The Guns of Retribution by Icy Sedgewick 11 Sep 2011

By Richard Howell

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In Icy Sedgwick's new book The Guns of Retribution, she asks us to saddle up and take a trip out to the Old West into the heat and dust of Arizona, where she introduces us to Grey O'Donnell, a bounty hunter and his two sidekicks Billy Cole and Mahko the Apache.

It is Grey who tells us his story and starts us off on this journey by him and his two companions chasing their prey, Blackjack Bud Hudson, who is on a train. Things don't quite go to plan, and Grey comes face to face with an old acquaintance, Jasper Roberts. Jasper, not the nicest of guys, has managed to procure the position of Sheriff in the town of Retribution, Grey's old home. There is no love lost between the two.

Grey takes us to the sleepy town of Sandwater, where we meet some interesting characters. Miss Violet who works in the hotel and reminds Grey of a girl he once knew, Peggy; Albert who serves in the Saloon; and the beautiful Mrs. Madeline Beaufontaine, who is used to getting what she wants. Jasper Roberts pressures Grey by underhanded means to return to the town of Retribution--I don't want to say anymore as I don't want to spoil it for you.

Icy Sedgwick has created some believable characters in this adventure. The mature and easy going persona of Grey is contrasted beautifully by the exuberance and impatience of the young Billy Cole, while the quiet confidence of Mahko makes this threesome very workable.

The way Icy Sedgwick has Grey tell his story, gives us insight into this man and allows us to share his feelings. At the same time she crafts Jasper Roberts character into one that is easy to dislike. Her ability to paint with words a vivid picture of this era in time for us, has the reader taking part in the sights, sounds and people of the towns.... Read more ›

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4.0 out of 5 stars A gripping read! 24 Mar 2013

By Shirley Golden

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This Western novella is an easily digestible page-turner. Icy Sedgwick creates a believable setting and Grey O'Donnell is likeable and sympathetic, as are his partners, Billy and Mahko. They are faced with a suitably evil antagonist and the plot builds nicely to the climax. At times the 'voice' of Grey didn't always feel authentic but for me, this was a relatively minor issue in an otherwise engaging read. I'll be keeping an eye out for other titles from this author!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Making the Old West Fresh 3 Feb 2012

By Peter Newman

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Grey O'Donnell is a charming fellow and Ice Sedgwick does a great job of bringing him to life and through him the rest of his tough world.

It's a breeze to read and though it's a Western through and through, I was often surprised things the characters did and the way the story twisted. Be warned, you'll get to like the characters and sometimes Bad Things Happen to them. The pace never slows from the opening train sequence to the climax.

Enjoyable. The good news is there's more to come.

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars oh dear!! 14 Dec 2011

By babayaga

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Oh dear!! what a shame! of course I suppose I am from an older generation than this young author but there has been so many westerns written over the years that have been much better. I think that this young lady should stick to writing about things that she is familiar with. Nice try tho' but not one to buy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars You can tell a book by it's cover 4 Nov 2011

By Oldstergamer

Format:Paperback

Having been a fan of Icy's work for a number of years, I looked forward to reading her first Novella, The Guns of Retribution and I was not disappointed. I won't set out the story as this has been done in previous reviews. Icy's stories are always very visual as the reader "watches" the action taking place and it is very easy to relate to the main characters.

I prefer to read Icy's stories in a quiet environment and, at one point during the story, as our hero, Grey, rides into a very quiet Sandwater, I was so engrossed in what was happening, I jumped out of my skin as my mobile phone rang!

"Guns" has tension, humour and loads of action. All in all, it is a really good read.

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