Slocums Sidekick — Jake Logan

TROUBLE'S COMING... SPECIAL DELIVERY

The last three mail drivers who tried to make it to Prescott turned up dead. But Slocum's willing to take the job -- especially since he can barely buy a bowl of chili and a bunk to rest his tired bones....

Now he's got unexpected company for the ride -- a young runaway who goes by the name of Chris Patrick. There's something odd about the boy. He's a real quiet type...though the Colt he carries can do the talking if need be. He seems to have a lot of secrets. too. But Slocum doesn't know just how big a secret Chris Patrick is hiding -- and just how dangerous this mail run is going to get....