The Promise by Dee Davis

Author:Dee Davis
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, romantic suspense, paranormal, historical, colorado, time travel, dee davis

Macpherson Killed in Gunfight

Silverthread, Colorado. Patrick Macpherson was shot and killed yesterday in gunfire exchanged at his ranch, Clune. Macpherson, 21, was fleeing Sheriff Amos Striker at the time. Striker was attributed with firing the fatal shot. Macpherson stood accused of murdering two Silverthread prostitutes.

A lifetime resident of the valley, Macpherson surprised everyone with his duplicity. Owen Prescott, a close family friend, attributes the change to the recent death of his father, Duncan, and disappearance of his brother, Michael.

Duncan Macpherson was found stabbed to death along the road to Clune two days before his son was killed. Sheriff Striker suspected that Macpherson's older brother Michael might have killed his father in an argument over a silver strike. However, in light of recent events, suspicion has now turned to Patrick. "I don't believe any of this," Prescott said. "It's all so tragic."

Instability seems to run in the family. Duncan was a known drunk and womanizer, and Macpherson's mother Rose ran away with her lover years back, reportedly taking a small fortune in silver with her. Although this latest transgression fits the family profile, it comes as a surprise to those who knew Macpherson.

"Guess you just can't ever tell about folks," Amos Striker said. "It's a sad day..."

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