This week's First Page is the opening to a Historical novel. We welcome your thoughts. Please comment below if you would continue reading on.
Nicodemus, Kansas
Spring, 1885
Some folks said he was crazy,
others saw him as plain evil but most folks just avoided Gideon McCoy and
understandably so. When he rode through a town it was hard to decide which held
your gaze more, the man or his horse. Each distinctly seized your attention and
together they made a remarkable spectacle.
In this small Kansas town it
was unusual to see a man so pristinely garbed wearing such an expensive white
shirt and black trousers under a long black overcoat. His fancy gun belt trimmed
in silver pulled your eyes to his pearl handle six shooter. More of an odd
occurrence was for the man to be a recognized gunman and a Negro. With
unashamed impudence he led his steed down the main street of the town.
The horse was a fine-looking
tannish blonde with a bleached colored mane and tail, equally eye-catching and
rare. The animal’s legs were outstanding, long and thick with hoofs uncommonly
sturdy. He was indeed a magnificent beast trotting with the same imposing dignity
his rider exhibited. The pair moved unhurriedly down the street taking in the
distant view of an endless blue sky and tall prairie grass swaying in the warm
breeze.
The extravagantly embellished
saddle was not only quality leather but had the rider’s name inscribed across
the back. There would be no mistaking he was the infamous Gideon McCoy credited
with walking away from over fifteen gunfights leaving his opponents sprawled
dead in the dirt.
Would you read on?
Last weeks brave author was Jessica Nelson.
Please check out Jessica's book, Love On The Range Love Inspired Historical and stop by her website for a visit. www.JessicaNelson.net
