Frontier justice and family heat collide in a tense western tale of a hardened sheriff, a fearless daughter, and a hidden conspiracy.
In the Big Creek country, a veteran sheriff and devoted father fights to protect his young son from ruthless outlaws. The story follows Beaudry’s vigilance as danger surrounds a community that stretches from sunlit mesas to shadowed canyons, where loyalties are tested and secrets threaten more than just a name. Rising tensions pull together and then pull apart a cast of rustlers, informants, and small-town allies, all while a perilous chase for truth unfolds under the open sky.
As Beulah Rutherford steps into the fray, alliances shift and bravery takes on a new shape. The narrative blends action with intimate moments of trust and fear, painting a vivid portrait of frontier life and the choices that define a life lived in the line of fire.
Ideal for readers who love tense Westerns with durable moral questions, vivid settings, and persistent courage in the face of lawless times.
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William MacLeod Raine (1871–1954) was a prolific writer of Western novels, some of which were adapted for the screen. In 1959, four years after his death, he was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating Western novel set in the untamed frontier of the late 1800s, where the rule of law often gave way to the dictates of ruthless outlaws. At its heart lies the thrilling tale of Dave Dingwell, a quick-witted and audacious cattleman who stumbles upon a secret that could change the balance of power in the lawless Big Creek country. As Dave delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the notorious Rutherford gang, a band of ruthless outlaws led by the cunning and relentless Hal Rutherford. The narrative explores the complex moral landscape of the Wild West, where loyalty and betrayal often went hand in hand. The author deftly weaves together themes of justice, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of those who dared to stand up against the forces of darkness. Through Dave's perilous journey, this book provides a vivid and immersive experience that sheds light on a fascinating chapter of American history, capturing the essence of a time when the frontier was a crucible of both lawlessness and heroism. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331257042_0
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