From saloon showdowns to the high-stakes world of poker, Blood on the Cards, the latest action-packed Western by Rex Canyon, takes readers deep into the ruthless frontier where survival is a gamble and a man’s fate is often decided by the draw of a card—or the pull of a trigger.
At just 15 years old, Samuel Elliott Spencer never imagined one moment could change his life. But when a brutal gunfight costs him two fingers, his days as a ranch hand are over.
Forced to carve out a new path in the untamed West, he reinvents himself as a gambler, learning to navigate the smoky saloons and cutthroat poker tables where fortunes—and lives—are won and lost in an instant.
But gambling isn’t just a game—it’s survival. Without a steady gun hand, Spencer turns to a hidden throwing knife, a .32 caliber pistol, and a derringer in his boot to stay alive. Every town, every table, and every face he meets is a gamble, and when his past comes knocking, the stakes are higher than ever.
What starts as a quest for vengeance against the man who maimed him soon turns into a desperate race to outrun retribution, as the lawless West has a way of keeping men tied to their past. With each bet and every bullet fired, Spencer fights to stay one step ahead of danger. But when a final, high-stakes showdown in Denver threatens everything he has built, he must wager it all—his skills, his wits, and his very life—on the ultimate hand.
Action-packed, gritty, and unforgettable, Blood on the Cards delivers a classic Western tale with a thrilling twist. Will Spencer escape his past, or will fate finally call his bluff?
Blood on the Cards is now available on Amazon.
About the Author
Rex Canyon has spent decades in newspapers, drawn to stories of the Old West. His love for history and storytelling comes from classic Westerns and true tales of frontier life. The sweeping landscapes of John Ford’s films and the legends of the past inspire his work.
He is especially interested in the struggles of the Jayhawkers and Quantrill’s Raiders, a time of survival and rebellion. When not writing, Rex enjoys reading and researching the people who shaped the West. His stories bring their spirit to life, capturing the grit and determination of those who lived on the edge of history.
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