Duel at Devil's Draw
by Bradford T. Brazeal
Only a six-gun could settle differences that day at Devil's Draw, and the odds were all on the Carson City Kid. But Sheriff Jericho Hill was determined to drag his corpse to justice, or go down with both guns blazing.

Dr. Death, Part 2 of 2
by James R. Sheehan
A murderer on the loose arouses the interest of two tough cowboys from Charlie Goodnight's JA Ranch. With the help of the Pueblo Indian tracker Pecos Pete, Saber and Jack go after the killer, dragging a Dodge City physician along for a rough life lesson.

Occurrence in the High Desert
by Lawrence E. Cox
Apple Mac was in a real mess. Paiutes relieved him of his .45, his horse, and even his hat, leaving him in the desert to fry like bacon. Being a wise old cowhand just might help him survive. That being said—some good luck wouldn't hurt either.

Gold Dream, Part 2 of 2
by Connie Cockrell
Tom Duffy's gang wants Zeke's gold claim and they aren't shy about it. Zeke's single shot Winchester is no match for the six-shooters Duffy's gang carries. Leaving the safety of the assay office to venture alone to the middle of the street, Zeke considers whether he'll live through the showdown.

The Valley
by R. E. Jackson
A ruthless gang with a stolen Army payroll finds a secluded valley to hide in. But William Bridger lives in the valley and politely asks them to go elsewhere. Smart men would listen, but will they?

A Bad Draw of the Cards
by J. R. Lindermuth
Despite a recent run of bad luck, Rowdy Joe McKibben had a reputation. Sheriff Kane knew he had to bring him in—reputation or not. But he was curious about what had led to McKibben's current troubles.

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