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NEW! The Huckleberry Murder (autographed paperback, 2011)

Sheriff Bo Tully is the brand of western lawman who uses as much cunning and guile on the ladies as he does solving his cases. He's a man with a sense of humor and a hunch for the truth, which comes in handy when trying to capture killers and establish order in Blight County.

Never one to let lack of evidence or a lack of dead bodies stand in his way when it comes to solving a murder, Tully is on the trail of Ray Crocket, a ranch caretaker who he suspects has murdered local retiree Orville Poulson. Then three unidentified bodies are found murdered execution-style in a Blight huckleberry patch and Tully has a hunch he's got more trouble on his hands than just a sociopathic ranch hand.

A twisty case packed with murder and mystery, The Huckleberry Murders is the most entertaining tale yet in this beloved series.

$14.00 each ($2 off the regular retail price)

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Rancid Classic Hat Exclusive!

You asked for it and it's back! You can once again outfit your family in the almost original RANCID CRABTREE FLY-FISHING & FILOSOFICAL SOCIETY hat. This classic, high quality 100% cotton twill hat is adjustable to fit almost everyone (hook and loop) and is currently available in khaki with a black accent around the bill. The finish is washed, so it looks broken in right out of the box. Here in Blight, it is considered the hat of choice and you would not be caught dead fishing without it. I think it might even be illegal...

$22.00 each

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hat Rancid Camo Hat Exclusive!

Rancid would have loved our new camo hat in Advantage Timber ® camo, the official pattern of Ducks Unlimited® which is renowned for being ultra realistic in any wooded setting. Our Rancid camo hat is a structured, 60/40 cotton/poly hat with a quality hook and loop closure. [Larger view]

$25.00 each

The Bear in the Attic (autographed paperback, 2003)

The Bear in the Attic "McManus at his curmudgeonly best." Spokesman-Review

Pat's wry wit has made him an American classic. His trademark outdoorsman's humor has endeared him not only to fellow wilderness enthusiasts, but to anyone who enjoys a good laugh. In this collection of hilarious essays, Pat ponders the strange allure of the RV, a thirtieth-century hunting trip, the art of wrestling toads, the existential implications of being lost, the baffling tendency of animals to outsmart hunters, the singular pleasure of doubling the size of every fish that gets away, and what happens when a bear named Pooky decides to hibernate in the attic.

$16.00 (autographed)

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Real Ponies Don't Go Oink! (autographed paperback, 1992)

As Pat puts it, "If I stick to the unblemished truth for too long at a stretch, I tend to tense up, get a headache..." No fear of that here, and once again the McManus regulars are in attendance, including wife Bun, Eddie Muldoon, Rancid Crabtree (the woodsman turned skunk trapper, now flushed with the smell of success), even Retch Sweeney, who this time out gets his dog Smarts gobbled up by a garage door, leaving only a surprised yelp in the air.

$16.00 (autographed)

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The Night the Bear Ate Goombaw (autographed paperback,1990 )

Many of Patrick McManus's fans count "Sequences' as their all-time favorite story, and that gem kicks off this collection of essays that ranges from the metaphysical to the mundane. Along the way, Rancid Crabtree, the Troll, Goombaw (Retch Sweeney's grandmother), Valvoleen Grooper, Smokey Joe (he who lost the largest known bass) and of course, Retch Sweeney, joined by his siblings, Erful and Verman, all show up to make this a memorable read that will keep you up laughing way past your bedtime.

$16.00 each (autographed)

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Rubber Legs and White Tail-Hairs (autographed paperback, 1988)

Rubber Legs and White Tail-Hairs "McManus...may be America's leading outdoor humorist." Detroit Free Press

"Afterwards, I felt bad for awhile about Miss Deets, but Mom told me to stop fretting about it. She said the problem was Miss Deets just had been too delicate to teach third grade in our part of the country."

So begins "Muldoon in Love," the opening piece in this outrageously fresh collection by America's favorite outdoor humorist. Join Pat in his hunt for the elusive white tail-hairs--surefire trout killers obtaable only from a rogue calf as any self-respecting fly fisherman knows and after the hunt get some tips from the master outdoorsman on getting lost almost anywhere!

$16.00 (autographed)

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The Grasshopper Trap (autographed paperback, 1986)

The Grasshopper Trap "McManus writes high-class humor with echoes of Benchley, Buchwald, and Bombeck." ~ Kirkus Reviews

If you've ever pondered the difference between a hunker and a squat, or questioned what a leap of leopards and a murder of crows have in common, you need wonder no longer. And if you always feel ignorant when outdoorsmen discuss how the Flat-Out Richochet Panic can transport you across state line, then The Grasshopper Trap is for you. In addition to these indispensable nuggets of knowledge, you'll learn why wives on Christmas mourn, why skunks use ladders, and why you should never cry snake. Regulars such as McManus's less than intelligent sidekick, Retch Sweeney, and the smelly old woodsman, Rancid Crabtree, once again take part in his crazy misadventures.

$16.00 (autographed)

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Never Sniff A Gift Fish (autographed paperback, 1984)

Never Sniff A Gift Fish "If you've never read McManus' hilarious tales of man against nature, start now." Philadelphia Inquirer

You need never have held a rifle, worn a backpack, or even though about putting a worm on a hook to appreciate these hilarious tales of a sportsman's life in the Great, and often not-so-Great, Outdoors. Continuing in the same tongue-in-cheek vein that made his first two books such popular entertainment, McManus offers more cracker-barrel wisom and zany insights into the agonies and ecstacies of hunting, fishing, and camping.

$16.00 (autographed)

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A Fine and Pleasant Misery (autographed paperback, 1981)

A Fine and Pleasant Misery "A hilarious compilation of essays." Los Angeles Times

Pat's first book was a collection of his best early stories from his regular contributions to Field & Stream magazine back in the 1970's. Some of his best and most loved characters make their first appearance in "Misery". You'll meet Gram, Rancid, Bun, the Troll, and Retch Sweeney all for the first time. (And in one of my all-time favorite stories, "A Dog for All Seasons ", we meet the unforgettable "Strange"). The book also includes an introduction by Jack Samson, the legendary editor of Field & Stream who was instrumental in discovering Pat as a young humor writer.

$16.00 (autographed)

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