This story will keep readers on the edge of their seat. Bass Reeves and Katie Quantrill continue on their battle against the most lawless gangs in the most lawless Territory in the US. While they continue to bring the lawless to justice, they are thrown into a mystery like they have never faced. Katie faces challenges that she only survives because of her grit and brains and Bass shows a side of himself like the reader has never seen. The gun play continues and the blood runs red. The continual stress of the job nearly does them in, but lessons from the past and dogged determinationhelp the pair accomplish their duties as US Marshals.