Synopsis

In 1868, as U.S. Cavalry begins another romp towards manifest destiny in the heart of Indian land, the Sioux Nation is ripped apart by one tribe's angry death throes and another tribe's greed.

Jeston Nash, Quiet Jack Smith and a mysterious black man named Big Shod find themselves in the midst of Chief Red Cloud's war. They come looking to sell some stolen horses to the cavalry and find themselves fighting against outlaws, warriors and the U.S. government - not just for their lives, but for the chance to do what's right.

About Ralph Cotton

Ralph Cotton is the USA Today bestselling author of the critically-acclaimed Jetson Nash series. His first novel, While Angels Dance, was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in 1994. Since then, he has written a number of successful series, including the Ranger series, the Dead or Alive trilogy, and the Danny Duggin series, along with a number of standalone novels. Before becoming a writer, Cotton was a horse trainer, a lay minister, and the second mate on a commercial barge. He lives in Corydon, Illinois.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Brandon on August 04, 2012

I read this book in about 12 hours. Couldn't set it down. Loved the characters, the plot, and the overall storytelling, all of which are excellent; and in a few places I laughed out loud. Not a little chuckle, but real belly laughs. Great book.......more

Goodreads review by Stan on December 05, 2024

Entertaining, humorous, but just a little too far fetched. I.E the 3 star rating.......more

Goodreads review by Rich on January 17, 2015

" I came here on a slick riding mare, leading a fine string of horses, with plenty of operating capital. I had brand-new shooting gear and a glades knife, and good boots." "After stealing, robbing, fighting, killing, sneaking, lying, running, hiding, nearly getting killed more times than I've got fi......more

Goodreads review by Little on February 19, 2016

I am not normally a western fan but a few writers seem to jump out and grab me. Ralph Cotton writes a quick paced and very historically accurate book. Nice read with great characters. Very recommended......more

Goodreads review by Jerry on January 05, 2017

Honor among theives With all the deals and run-ins with Indians and outlaws this made quite a story. Indians got short end stick.......more