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When Duncan McKaskel leads his family west, he braced for harsh terrain and hostile men but remained unaware of the deepest threats. Bandits stalk the trail, and a mysterious stranger named Con Vallian intervenes, raising questions about his motives and the safety of Duncan’s wife, Susanna. As the parties push into the wilderness, Duncan must decide whether the men who seek to steal or the enigmatic companion pose a greater danger.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Western Fiction/Historical Western
Authors: Louis L'Amour
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