Send us a textThe producers of Wild West Podcast present a special reading of Robert E Howard’s public domain novel Boot Hill Payoff. The production is for all of those stay at home western novel lovers who need a little entertainment to break the boredom from COVID lockdown. Buckle up for a wild ride through the dusty trails of the old West, as we unravel the thrilling tale of "The Last Ride," published in the 1935's Western Aces. Expect an action-packed journey filled with brotherhood, betrayal, and high-stakes bank heists. Through an audacious robbery planned by the Laramy brothers, we explore how these men navigate their bonds of brotherhood and loyalty in a life of crime. Will the youngest brother, Bucky, resist their criminal status quo and change the course of their lives?Hold your breath as we return to San Leon, where gunfire greets Buck Laramy. As he steps back into a town gripped by a fresh bank robbery, our second chapter unveils Buck's brave confrontation with his past. Can he break free from the chains of his history and bring justice to San Leon? Stay tuned as we dissect the suspenseful twists and turns of this engrossing western saga. The fate of the Laramy brothers lies just a play button away. Tune in, sit back and let us transport you back to the thrilling era of the Wild West!This story was originally published in the October 1935 issue of Western Aces. Starting life as an unsold submission written by pulp author Chandler Whipple, popular writer Robert E. Howard offered to rework and improve the tale. Later published in book form and in other places as The Last Ride, Wild West Podcast produced the audio version of the original transcript as it was first published. This story is in the public domain. Support the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included.

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