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Author: Elmore Leonard

📘 Three-Ten to Yuma and Other Stories by Elmore Leonard

In a sweeping panorama of the American West, Leonard weaves seven tightly crafted short stories that capture the grit and danger of frontier towns. Each tale centers on trust—whether between unsettled outlaws or rough‑housing lawmen—and the deadly stakes of coming to terms with destiny. By blending sparse dialogue with vivid depictions of horses, wagons, and the relentless pursuit of justice, Leonard underscores how fragile alliances become essential for survival in a land where bullets define fates. The anthology offers a crisp, brutal glimpse into the hard‑earned bonds that keep people alive amid chaos.

First publish date: 1975

Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories

Authors: Elmore Leonard

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