McGregor U.S. Marshal This novel is set in Territorial Kansas around the 1870's. Lawlessness was abundant, and the duties of sheriffs and marshals were dangerous. The murders of U.S. Marshals were faster than the U.S. Marshal Service could badge another marshal. To alleviate this problem, they badged a tough proven sheriff with years of experience. The new marshal is exceptionallly successful but his duties overshadow his relationship to a beautiful woman breaking this relationship resulting in his resignation as marshal. He marries a cattle ranch owner and has a son who follows in his fathers footsteps as sheriff and marshal only experiencing many more exciting adventures. His duties overshadow his relationship to a woman as his fathers did. Only this time with a different result.