L. L. Foreman Boeken

Gambler, gunman, knight errant, Rogue Bishop again faces his old foe, Don Ricardo de Risa, the shrewd, ruthless Mexican bandit king in this taut story of danger and pursuit.

The story follows Mike McLean, a man frequently entangled in legal troubles due to his tendency to help others. In a bid to assist an old friend facing difficulties, he inadvertently confronts a dangerous gang of rustlers, led by a vengeful leader intent on killing him. This tale of loyalty and danger highlights the consequences of Mike's selfless nature as he navigates the perilous situation he has unwittingly stepped into.

"Twenty years ago, seven-year-old Sam was rescued by Indians after his family was massacred on the way to their new ranch in Desperation. Raised by a Sioux medicine man who taught Sam his skills, Sam is on the trail to Desperation to find the man responsible for the massacre of his family"--

In the first short story, “Last Stand Mesa,” from the San Saba to Dodge City, and many places in between, there were men who remembered Mike McLean — too many of them. That’s why his long dodge is finally over — and why he now has to make his last stand.

Tough as they come / A tramp gunslinger / An ex-Confederate scout / A smooth-talking gambler / A hunted bank robber