Slocum and the Live Oak Boys — Jake Logan

DANGEROUS TREASURE
The rough 'n' ready town of New Orleans was like home to John Slocum -- especially when he lay in the arms of the lovely Claudine Devereau. So guarding a passel of emeralds for Claudine's father seemed like a simple favor, especially with his friend Texas Jack along for the ride. But the friendly job soon turned deadly -- when a lily-livered criminal gang called the Live Oak Boys stole the gems and killed Texas Jack and Claudine.

Now Slocum's mission is to retrieve the gems. And if he has his way, the Live Oak Boys may not be "live" for long...