The Fastest Gun Western #36
In "Winter Famine," Shawn’s desperate gamble to survive McGinty’s wrath takes a deadly turn when he drives the cart over a cliff to hide the truth about the missing Gatling gun. With McGinty demanding answers and a promise of stolen gold, the two men flee to Cairo, only to be trapped in a brutal storm and forced to take shelter in a remote cabin—unaware that Ben and Sharon Ames are already inside. Written by O'Shaughnessy and illustrated by Pat Boyette, this tense Western thriller unfolds in a storm-lashed landscape where trust is a luxury and every decision could be the last. Cover by Pat Boyette.
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To avoid McGinty discovering he has no Gatling gun, Shawn drives the cart over a cliff. He provokes McGinty into a dual and talks his way out of certain death by promising McGinty stolen gold. The pair head to Cairo and are caught in a storm. They seek shelter in a cabin without knowing Ben and Sharon Ames are inside. Shawn's cover is blown and McGinty takes Sharon hostage, but is beaten by the force of the tornado and Shawn. McGinty is taken into custody and Ben permits Shawn to dine with his daughter.
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