The Johnson-Sims Feud: Romeo and Juliet, West Texas Style (University of North Texas Press, $24.95), by Bill O’Neal, features as the star-crossed lovers, the children of major cattle ranchers who see their marriage turn sour—and deadly.The pistol-packin’ Juliet helps kill her not-so-soul mate, his pals seek revenge and the body count rises. Nobody comes off looking good, except for Texas Ranger Frank Hamer, who rescues (and marries) our heroine. Like the Bard, O’Neal has a way with words


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