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Johnny Edwards, a young man from a affluent background, leads a leisurely life of fishing, golfing, and romance until he is drawn into danger by his friend Tony Mendoza. A mix‑up with an illegal immigration ring places Tony in peril and leads to his death. Driven by guilt and duty, Johnny joins the Border Patrol to hunt the killer responsible for Tony’s fate. The novel explores themes of loyalty, consequence, and the harsh realities beneath border crime, weaving Johnny’s personal transformation into a tense detective and mystery narrative.
First publish date: 1952
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Richard Powell
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