Danger greets Clint Adams on the winding streets of the mysterious town of Larga Noche. After stable owner Danielle Hagerty loses control of one of her horses, it's up to the Gunsmith to subdue the beast before it does anyone harm. But while Clint can think of more than a few ways for Danielle to repay him, he doesn't have time for pleasure just yet.
Because the Gunsmith has a special delivery for Leo Parker, owner of the Dig Dog Saloon, one that could prevent Parker from seeing red in his ledger—and his shirt front. But with one lowlife already circling in for the kill, it's up to Clint to protect the beleaguered barkeep before more than beer is spilled...
J.R. Roberts (Robert J. Randisi) is an American author who writes in the Detective and Western genres. He has authored more than 500 published books and has edited more than 30 anthologies of short stories. Booklist magazine said he "may be the last of the pulp writers."
He co-founded and edited Mystery Scene magazine and co-founded the American Crime Writers League. He founded The Private Eye Writers of America in 1981, where he created the Shamus Award.