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Al Murphy, the widowed and once-respected sheriff of Cincherville, begins to grieve the death of his beloved wife Midge. When a new government contract surfaces, he finds himself drawn into a tangled web of murder and intrigue. Determined to uncover the truth, Murphy confronts dangerous enemies and the harsh realities of the West. Facing lethal threats and moral dilemmas, he must summon all his fortitude to survive and protect what he loves. Set against the backdrop of the American frontier, the story examines loyalty, resilience, and the cost of justice in a lawless landscape.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Western Fiction/Contemporary Western
Authors: Gary Paulsen
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