In need of money to purchase a ranch, John Glyde accepts the well-paying job of marshal in the New Mexico Territory town called Lawless and does not have to wait long to meet the reason for his high salary--the man who had orignally given the town its name.
Ray Hogan (1908-1998) was born in Missouri but spent his life in New Mexico. His father was a Western marshal and lawman. He has written over 100 books. His work has been translated into 16 languages and filmed.