P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados

By Caroline Lawrence

Part of the P.K. Pinkerton series

A young runaway must outsmart outlaws to protect a precious deed in the Wild West.

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304 pages

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In 1862, twelve-year-old P.K. Pinkerton is fleeing from Whittlin’ Walt and his gang, desperate to protect a deed to valuable land and silver mines. With ruthless outlaws on his trail, P.K. must use every ounce of wit and cunning to stay one step ahead. But in the untamed Wild West, where danger lurks at every turn, can P.K. outsmart his pursuers before time runs out? The stakes are high, and the chase is on in this thrilling adventure of survival and cleverness.

From the publisher

“Clever, and very funny.”–The New York Times The year is 1862, and twelve-year-old P.K. “Pinky” Pinkerton is on the run from Whittlin’ Walt and his gang of ruthless desperados. P.K. is determined to hold on to Ma’s last priceless possession: the deed to a large amount of land and silver mines in the Nevada Mountains. Problem is, that’s exactly what Whittlin’ Walt is after, and he’ll do just about anything to get his hands on it. P.K. will have to be both clever and cunning to evade the band of outlaws. But time is running out, and no one can run forever. After all, this is the Wild West, and there’s hardly a safe place to hide.

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