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Lance Kilkenny owes a debt that he cannot ignore, especially after a friend rescued his life. When a fierce range war erupts, he attempts to broker peace, only to discover the conflict is part of a larger plan for the Live Oak country.
The shadow behind the fighting is a mysterious leader with grand ambitions, backed by an army of hired guns. When Nita Riordan, the spirited owner of the Apple Canyon Saloon, warns that the schemer wants him dead, Lance realizes that his fight for justice is a fight for his own survival.
Set against the rugged backdrop of a Western frontier, the story explores loyalty, honor, and the cost of standing up to ruthless power.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Adventure
Authors: Louis L'Amour
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