52 Western writers. 52 Western short stories. All starting with the same 18 words: “The shot rang out. I heard her scream at the same time the bottle crashed to the floor.” These micro-shorts (they’re each 500 words long) scatter off into 52 fascinating, action-filled directions, no two alike. Bourbon bottles and gunfights? How about medicine bottles and horrible news? Or maybe bottles filled with printing ink and a town bully who doesn’t like the local newspaper? You got ’em – and more! You can race through these great stories or savor them, but either way, you’ll love seeing how different and creative 52 writers can be.

Addicting Stories That Rob You Of Sleep, But Fill You With Wonder…

I have never read a short story collection like this before and I wasn’t sure how much I would enjoy it. I started reading them last night and couldn’t stop. It was addicting and fast paced, by the time you finished one, you just wanted to start the next. To see all the different talented writers, make a story come to life in just 500 words was astounding. There are several stories I would love to see expanded into a full novel so I could read more about what happens, but the short and sweet nature of them is what was so nice. I was transported 52 times to different places and situations. Loved it very much. I am going to read it again this weekend!

– Doug J.

Very Worthy Of Five Stars…

I have no problem recommending this interesting set of stories to all of you who enjoy a variety of old western entertainment, as I am sure you will be well entertained.

– Charles C.

Short On Words, Long On Pleasure…

The concept immediately suggests that these 52 stories will be repetitious. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. It’s surprising where these 500-word stories went. Certainly, a good number of the characters introduced cry out for larger stories or even novels! The old adage says in a short story you must make every word count; here, these writers do just that. Short on words, long on pleasure.

– Nik M.