In 1905, at 58 years old, legendary lawman Stuart Brannon -- now a rancher and widower -- had no intention of leaving his beloved Arizona Territory to attend the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland, Oregon, nor to participate in the celebrity golf tournament for the Willamette Orphan Farm. Even an emotional appeal for his longtime friend didn't persuade him. His life no longer consisted of bloodthirsty men to track down . . . people trying to kill him . . . lawless gangs preying on the innocent.
Then the telegram came: Stuart, I need you in Portland. Tim Wiseman is missing. I think there's a cover-up going on. Tell folks you're going to the Exposition. Nose around. Find out how a U.S. Marshal can disappear and no one knows why. I'll contact you there. T.R.
Stephen Bly (1944-2011) wrote more than 105 novels and nonfiction books, including historical and contemporary westerns. He co- authored (with wife Janet) more than 18 books.
From 1999 to 2007 he was mayor of Winchester, Idaho, and from 1990 to 2011, pastor of Winchester Community Church.
Stephen earned his degree in Philosophy (summa cum laude) at Fresno State University. He received a Master of Divinity degree from Fuller Theological Seminary.