The latest exploits of Joe Pickett and his buddy Nate Romanowski. And it's very much a continuation of the events in previous volumes, as the psychopathic Axel Soledad is hatching a nefarious plot involving the mass murder of … well, that would be telling. But Nate, thanks to events in the previous book, has gone even more feral than usual, He's teamed up with Geronimo Jones, who also has an interest in terminating Soledad.
What about Joe? Well, he's tasked with an undercover project by the colorful Wyoming Governor Spencer Rulon; his son-in-law has gone missing, along with seasoned hunting guide Spike Rankin. But we readers know what's going on: they were ambushed by Soledad's gang down at … Battle Mountain!
So: lots of detective work, outdoors scenery lovingly described, occasional intense violence, and some political commentary. Which might not be to everyone's taste. Ending seems a bit rushed, but that's OK.
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