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  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Soft Metal

Soft Metal

Brand, Max

Paperback

Science Fiction

ISBN10: 9374127466
ISBN13: 9789374127469
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 24 2026
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A lone rider cuts across the sun-blasted desert, the line between hunter and hunted blurring with every mile. In this stark landscape, where every shadow might conceal danger and every silence holds the echo of gunfire, a tale of pursuit and yearning unfolds-a western short story that pulses with the tension and romance of the American frontier. Here, history and myth entwine as a notorious outlaw, pursued by a relentless gunfighter, finds himself not only battling for survival but also unexpectedly entangled in a romantic encounter that challenges the very code by which he lives. Set against the vivid backdrop of a desert landscape, this classic western fiction draws readers into the heart of 1920s literature, where the frontier is both a battleground and a place of fragile hope. The narrative's swift pace and evocative imagery bring to life a world shaped by loyalty, betrayal, and the promise of redemption. For lovers of Max Brand works and those who cherish the raw adventure of western tales, this story stands out as a masterful blend of action and emotion, capturing the spirit of an era when legends were forged at the barrel of a gun. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this restored edition is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Its return offers both casual readers and classic-collection buyers a rare opportunity to experience a piece of literary history, meticulously preserved for today's and future generations. Whether drawn by the thrill of an outlaw on the run or the allure of a romantic western, readers will find themselves transported to a time when the stakes were life and death, and every choice echoed across the endless plains.

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