ZG and NPS, Lone Star Ranger

ZG and NPS, Lone Star Ranger

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The son of an outlaw, Buck Duane, unexpectedly follows in his father’s footsteps when he kills a man in self-defense. Despite the context, he chooses to run from the authorities and goes into hiding. He encounters many dark and violent characters, but refuses to abandon his moral code. He only kills when necessary and never for sport. Buck is given a rare shot at redemption requiring him to rid a Texas town of murderers and thieves. The Lone Star Ranger is a transformative story about a tortured man’s internal conflict. Buck Duane’s mental and emotional struggle dictates every facet of his life. It’s an insightful character study that tracks the evolution from outlaw to hero.

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Zane Grey's West Society

Ed Meyer, ZGWS Digital Archivist

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