Blood Rock — Ralph Cotton

THE BEGINNINGS OF A LAWMAN

Years before he became famous as an Arizona Ranger, young Samuel Burrack was just another free spirit eager to experience life on his own in the West. When his best friend is murdered, his first instinct is simple--find the killers and deliver justice. Joined by legendary Ranger Clyde "Outrider" Sazes, Samuel learns how to track, hunt, and shoot from the best in the territory. But when the badmen split up, so must the partners, and Samuel soon finds himself alone in the very town the gang has chosen as a rendezvous.

Now, the newly deputized Samuel will have to muster all of his strength, courage, and skill against a batch of murderous thieves whose only desire is to kill and conquer. For Samuel Barrack, it is his first fight to the death--and his first step toward becoming a legend....