Foundation of the Law — Johnny D. Boggs

They are unlikely partners, Jack McKinnon, an even-tempered drifter and part-time gunsmith, and Tenedore Keogh, a consumptive dentist-turned-gunman looking for a quicker way to die. Recruited by the Texas Rangers because of their prowess with guns, McKinnon and Keogh become national celebrities through the novels of Robin K. Hunter - the woman both men love.

Fame has its price, however, as the two men attract bitter enemies across the West. Despite their differences, Ten and Ranger Jack stick together until a range war forces them to take a stand - against each other.

Johnny D. Boggs weaves a powerful, realistic tale full of unforgettable characters, chilling gunfights, and authentic detail in this gripping story that examines friendships and legends - how they are forged, and why they endure.