Joey, a nine-year-old orphan, leads a lonely existence. His uncle and aunt have an impending range war on their hands and don't take much notice of him. Then a mysterious stranger named Caleb enters his life. Caleb, a gunman who is in turn tender and brutal, has a deadly secret. Will he save the downtrodden settlers, or destroy them?
Although this book was entirely different than the first book of his that I read (Bound for Freedom) I was extremely impressed. Mr. Smith has a way of getting into the characters mind. Each one comes alive with their own distinct personality. This is not a cookie cutter book. I always enjoyed reading Louis L'Amour when I was younger and haven't found many western authors since him that I have enjoyed. I am glad that now I have found another author that I enjoy! I'll be looking for his other books.
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