Hanging Woman Creek: A Novel

Barnabus Pike is no gunfighter and not much of a street fighter. Eddie Holt is a black boxer in a white man's world. They've both taken their share of hard knocks. Now they're looking to survive a brutal winter in a remote Montana line shack, collect their pay, and settle down for good. Then they cross paths with a hardworking Irish immigrant and his beautiful, spirited sister, who've been burned off their land. It's a fight Pike and Holt don't want, don't need, and don't dare turn their backs on—especially when one of the perpetrators might be one of Pike's old friends. Hunted like animals across the frozen countryside, Pike and Holt will risk everything—including their reputations, their dreams—and their lives.

Barnabus Pike and Eddie Holt, though not skilled fighters, have both faced their fair share of hardships in life. Now, as they seek refuge from the harsh Montana winter in a remote line shack, they hope to finally find some peace and stability. However, their plans are disrupted when they cross paths with a hardworking Irish immigrant and his spirited sister, who have been forcefully removed from their land.

Unwilling to turn a blind eye, Pike and Holt find themselves embroiled in a conflict they never wanted, especially when one of the perpetrators might be an old friend of Pike's. Hunted across the frozen countryside, the two men are forced to put everything on the line – their reputations, their dreams, and even their lives – in order to protect the innocent and confront the dangers they face.

Despite their humble beginnings and lack of fighting prowess, Pike and Holt must summon their inner strength and courage to navigate this treacherous situation. Their journey becomes a battle for survival, testing their resilience and the bonds of their friendship as they fight to carve out a better future for themselves and those they've sworn to protect.

The harsh winter landscape serves as a backdrop to their struggle, adding an additional layer of adversity as they brave the elements and evade their pursuers. Through it all, Pike and Holt must confront their own demons and personal challenges, while also finding the resolve to stand up for what they believe is right.

In the end, this tale of two men caught in a web of unexpected circumstances becomes a poignant exploration of the human spirit, the power of friendship, and the courage required to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. It is a story that reminds us that even the most unlikely of heroes can rise to the occasion when the stakes are high and the fight for justice is paramount.

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