Only one man can come out alive in this masterfully written Western romance
Ben Flood, marshall of the small town of Burnt Rock in post-Civil War Texas, comes face-to-face with an old nemesis when a marauding band of thieves robs the local bank. Zeb Stone, hardened and full of rage toward his arch enemy, kidnaps the strong-willed rancher Lee Morgan to lure the marshall into danger.
Determined to re-create his first gunfight with Flood, Stone leads his pursuer through the parched desert of south Texas and into LaRosa, Mexico. Meanwhile Lee, an expert horsewoman, makes her escape and pairs up with Flood on his quest to settle the twenty-year feud.
The marshall knows there will be no turning back, but he wonders--is this duel just part of his job, or has he allowed it to become a vendetta against the man who killed his father? What he discovers about himself, his faith, and his growing feelings for Lee will delight fans of romance and adventure alike.
From the Back Cover
Marshall Ben Flood, a quiet and respected lawman in post-Civil War Texas, is in hot pursuit of a band of desperadoes who have robbed a local bank and kidnapped feisty ranch woman Lee Morgan. The leader, Zeb Stone, holds an old grudge against the marshall and leads his pursuer through the parched South Texas desert to LaRosa, Mexico, hoping for revenge.
The bandit’s trump card is his hostage, Lee. He knows Ben has grown fond of her, and that the marshall will follow the bloodthirsty gang anywhere in order to save her. But while Lee appears docile on the outside, her unquenchable spirit bristles at the thought of being used as bait-and she’s determined to thwart Zeb’s plan. Meanwhile, Ben is in a race against time, not only to rescue Lee, but to confront a past that threatens to destroy him. There will be no turning back, and this time only one man can come out alive.