Junction City and the surrounding Arizona territory were being terrorized by the ferocious Jenner gang of outlaws. Shawn Starbuck takes on the job of sheriff and plans an intricate scheme to capture the Jenners. But further robberies and the appearance of a mysterious woman named Clarissa provide complications that make his plan backfire, dragging Starbuck into a quagmire of treachery and death.
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.