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Coroner Creek is a 1945 Western novel by Luke Short. Chris Danning comes to the town after his fiancée dies during a stagecoach attack and sets out to identify and punish the man he believes responsible, a search that draws him into local ranch and land conflicts. Ray Enright's 1948 film adaptation, starring Randolph Scott, retains the novel's revenge-centered premise.
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Who wrote Coroner Creek?
Coroner Creek is a Western novel by Luke Short, published in 1945. It centers on Chris Danning's search for the man he blames for his fiancée's death.
What is Coroner Creek about?
Chris Danning arrives after his fiancée dies during a stagecoach attack and begins tracking the person he believes responsible. His search becomes tied to ranching and land disputes in the town.
Who is Chris Danning?
Chris Danning is the protagonist of Coroner Creek. He is driven by revenge after his fiancée's death, but the investigation draws him into wider local conflicts.
Was Coroner Creek made into a movie?
Yes. Ray Enright directed a film adaptation titled Coroner Creek. The Western story was adapted from Luke Short's 1945 novel.
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