Desert Bandits — Cindy Davis

1866-in the Arizona Territory-three friends' quest to earn a reward becomes a dangerous adventure... The old abandoned Bleeker cabin provides hours of fun for Jesse Johnson and friends Matt and LT. Horses approach. From the safety of the loft, they watch bandits bury a trunk under the floor while boasting of riches from the payroll inside. The boys "rescue" the trunk, intent on turning it in to the sheriff-until they overhear him say something that proves he's in cahoots with the bandits.