Colonel Rutherford's Colt

In the shadowy world of traveling gun shows, weapons dealer Jimmy Roy Guy possesses an unusual gift for weaving captivating stories around the firearms he encounters. When he and his partner Rita Whitelaw acquire the legendary Colt .45 that once belonged to a deceased white supremacist martyr, they find themselves thrust into a dangerous web of racial extremism and obsession. The gun's mystique attracts the violent attention of the dead man's devoted follower, who views the weapon as a sacred relic essential to his hateful cause. As Jimmy becomes increasingly drawn into the dark history surrounding the Colt, the boundary between his storytelling abilities and reality begins to blur.

Robertson Dean delivers a masterful performance that captures the gritty atmosphere of Shepard's underground America with remarkable precision. His narration brings distinct vocal characterizations to each member of the diverse cast, from Jimmy's hypnotic storytelling cadence to the menacing undertones of extremist characters. Dean's pacing allows the tension to build naturally while honoring Shepard's lyrical prose style, creating an immersive experience that transforms the novel's exploration of mythology, violence, and obsession into compelling audio theater.