Dead or Alive Author:Max Brand "I killed him after he'd fired at me!" explained Gray. Still, a dozen pair of hands grabbed him. "Let's string up the murderer!" yelled someone in the crowd. In moments, a rope appeared out of nowhere and was flung over a rafter. Gray struggled to free himself--but where could he run? Between him and the door flooded a mass of figures one jammed... more » against the other! They placed the noose around his neck--then, pulled up the slack. Gray wanted to laugh. But all desire for laughter was suddenly wiped out by the pain in his throat. He was being murdered...and there was nothing he could do about it.« less