The Sins of Serpent's Creek — Will Hutchison

Serpent's Creek was a quiet town- until it wasn't.Three Pinkerton detectives - a former Cavalry captain, an ex-slave, and a half Apache - are sent to rid the town of a religious cult and its fanatical leader whose men are raping and killing townsfolk. The crimes the trio uncover are deadly. To bring Pinkerton justice to a wild land, they must pursue a vicious killer across New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma, fighting off Indians and outlaw gangs on their journey. Packed with suspense, betrayals, and a bit of romance, there are surprises to the end.