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Trent arrives in Idaho to find solitude, building a cabin and leaving his past behind. When King Bill Hale starts claiming the surrounding land, violence erupts after Hale’s son kills a neighbor. Though legally entitled, Trent’s settlement is threatened by Hale’s wealth, men, and political clout. Armed with evidence that could topple Hale’s scheme, Trent must navigate a gang of thugs to rally allies. The stakes rise: failure means lost land or even life, while success could expose his own violent history.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Adventure
Authors: Louis L'Amour
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