Vengeance Valley

Edge #17

by George G. Gilman

For the first time in his life he had a bundle of cash - $25,000 – and not a care in the world.

The he happens to trespass on Woodrow Ryan’s spread, a huge chunk of western Texas. Never one to appreciate being told what to do, Edge is soon battling the land baron’s army of henchmen.

But edge had allies among the local farmers, who’ve been beaten into submission by the mighty Ryan. Edge will have none of that. He is a man of his own, and not likely to join up with a bunch of scared plowboys.

Caught between the suspicious farmers and the deadly Ryan gang, Edge attempts to ride a slim trail out of the area. Involvement will mean time and trouble.

Trouble wins as Edge is waylaid by a dozen men and beaten senseless. He is then tied up and roped to a horse…and set up to be dragged to his death.

The frightened horse bolts away from the scene with Edge’s body bouncing and scraping across the rugged land. It looks like the end.

But it is only the beginning,

Vengeance comes to the valley.

Genres: Westerns

148 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1975

About the author

A pseudonym used by Terry Harknett.

Edge (61 books as George G. Gilman)
Adam Steele (49 books as George G. Gilman)
Edge Meets Adam Steele (3 books as George G. Gilman)
The Undertaker (6 books as George G. Gilman)

Reviews

[Wayne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rather short but still violent and a fun time. Edge gets waylaid by a landowner and his men. Beaten to a pulp and put on a horse to remove him. A young couple find him and bring him into their home. Not too long after that, some men who work for the landowner brings surveyors around to mark the land. The men get out of hand and take advantage of the woman so Edge steps in. He seems to be out a lot of money, so he sets out to collect it from the land baron.

[Mikepottz · Rating 4 out of 5]

People still keep pulling guns on Edge and he doesn't fucking like it. The 17th book I have read in this series and people still haven't learnt. Edge gets bashed to an inch of his life. The pain excruciating and his money stolen AGAIN. He is helped by a friendly young couple. He is evil, insane, bloody angry and wants his money back AGAIN. Edge uses his trusty razor into an eye socket and deeper into the brain. And gets to ride off for more I like that he is still a likeable character and this series is awesome.

[Richard Guerrero · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did enjoy this book a little better than the most recent. Overall, this series has been good. It has been getting a little more carried away as a recent, but again, overall a good western read.

[Charles · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this today while at the hospital with my wife. It was a quick read, as all the Edge books are really. And it kept me distracted in general.