UNKNOWN

Behind fugitive Ran Hollis lies a smoke-filled room where three stark figures lie motionless on a blood-spattered floor. One of those bodies belongs to Cal Taylor—thief and owner of the great Cross-L ranch. The Cross-L's vengeance is swift, and Ran is forced to flee toward Mexico.

But trouble seems to follow wherever he goes. His escape south soon turns into another series of wild adventures, testing his courage at every turn. Eventually, Ran makes the bold choice to return to the United States.

Back in Arizona, he finds himself caught in the middle of a cattle war. With quick wits, iron fists, and blazing guns, he fights his way through every challenge thrown his way. But will his strength and determination be enough to claim victory—and win the heart of the woman he loves?

A. Leslie Scott was a prolific writer of Western fiction, known for his fast-paced storytelling and action-packed narratives. Writing under a variety of pseudonyms, he published numerous novels that captured the rugged spirit of the American West.

In addition to writing as Buck Billings, he also used the pen names A. Leslie, Colt Haven, Ray P. Shotwell, and Leslie Scott. His works often featured determined heroes, dangerous outlaws, and the untamed frontier, making him a well-regarded name in classic Western fiction.