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Martin Brady, a former Missouri ranch hand turned fugitive, has lived most of his life in Mexico, learning the language and the harsh realities of the hacienda system. After earning a reputation as a skilled pistolero, he finally decides to cross the Rio Grande and seek a new life in the United States. His journey draws him across the border into Texas, where he encounters a diverse array of characters—Texas Rangers, Mexican Don families, and other travelers—each testing his resolve and shaping his destiny. Brady’s story unfolds over a harsh western landscape, marked by scorching deserts, sweeping rivers, and the ever‑present memory of the violence that fueled his past.
First publish date: 1952
Genre: Western Fiction/Historical Western
Authors: Tom Lea
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