Unreconstructed Quotes

“They collided, and rolled toward the precipice. Loose rocks shifted beneath them, causing a small avalanche that carried the two ragged enemies plunging off the edge towards the abyss below.”
― C.G. Faulkner, Unreconstructed

“I think the best way I can put it,” Tom summarized, “was what I was once told that a Confederate prisoner said to his Union captor. The Yank said: ‘Why do you fight us so hard, Reb?’, and his prisoner replied: ‘Because you are here, Yank’.”
― C.G. Faulkner, Unreconstructed

“The back barn door opened, and in walked a vision in a billowing green dress. As she led in her mare, Mr. McBride’s voice faded away as Tom’s total attention turned to the girl. About twenty-one or two, Tom guessed. Not too tall, nor short. Beautiful heart-shaped face decorated with rosy cheeks and light freckles. Long auburn hair tied back in a ponytail. Perfectly set green eyes. Full-bosomed and hourglass shaped. Breathtaking.”
― C.G. Faulkner, Unreconstructed

“It looks like you’ll be dying in Hellfire after all, Captain!” Slaughter shouted. “Just like your family in that Georgia shack did. Ha! Oh yes, I heard their screams inside! It was music to my ears!”
Tom shouted back across the flames. “Whether you die by my hands today or not, you’ll be the one in Hell, with your twin Lucifer, you MURDERING BASTARD!”
― C.G. Faulkner, Unreconstructed

“I shouldn’t do this, Slaughter,” Tom hollered down, aiming the shotgun. “But I’m going to give you one final chance to be brought in alive. I don’t want to deprive the citizens of Cimarron City of the pleasure of seeing you dance in the air!”
― C.G. Faulkner, Unreconstructed

“I’d prefer ‘Bonnie Blue Flag’, if you take requests…” Tom had turned and rested his elbows on the bar. His hand was inches from the Colt. These were the men he was looking for.”
― C.G. Faulkner, Unreconstructed

“Now, if you don’t know ‘Bonnie Blue Flag’, then ‘Dixie’ will do nicely…” Tom began, cocking the pistol.
Jesse stared, mouth agape at the carnage in the room.
“NOW PLAY!” Tom exploded.”
― C.G. Faulkner, Unreconstructed

“Shut it, right there, or I’ll give you a hole that won’t shut.” He pointed the Colt at Clinton, clicking back the hammer.”
― C.G. Faulkner, Unreconstructed

“Slaughter personified to him every evil of this war. It would never end for Tom until he had dealt with Slaughter. His chance had been delayed last night. The next time he encountered the Colonel, he’d kill him.”
― C.G. Faulkner, Unreconstructed

“Clinton leaned in close, breath stinking. “I’m a well-compensated lawman, Reb. Let’s leave it at that. You’ll never prove anything else.”
“You’re no lawman. You are a whore,” Tom growled.”
― C.G. Faulkner, Unreconstructed