022 - Chapter 21

In a gripping tale of adventure and redemption, Buck Duane, the son of a legendary gunfighter, finds himself caught in a deadly game after a fateful encounter with a troublemaking cowboy ends in bloodshed. Forced to flee to the lawless lands near the Nueces River to escape the noose, Duane grapples with the haunting memories of his violent act, while a dangerous yearning for the thrill of gunfights simmers beneath the surface. His reputation grows as he takes down some of Texass most notorious outlaws, leading to an unexpected offer from a captain of the Texas Rangers a pardon and a rangers badge in exchange for infiltrating the gang of the elusive and powerful Cheseldine. Little does Duane know that this mission will not only test his courage but also lead him to the depths of Cheseldine’s world—and to an unexpected love with his daughter. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)