Gambler's Blood — J.R. Roberts

The worst-kept secret in Gambler's Fork, Arkansas, was the annual invitation-only poker game. Lawmen and desperadoes alike sat down to play every year -- with nothing in common but cards, skill, and luck. This year, the invitation list includes Clint Adams, the Gunsmith.

It's not just fun and games: Some of the players plan to leave with more than just honest winnings, and soon the stakes rise sky-high. This time, the winner is the man who rides out alive...