Truth at Gunpoint

Notable for their pacing, and their celebration of honor and integrity, these stories cover a range of characters and settings; from Boyd Tripp, out for revenge but with doubt in his heart in 'Reluctant Killer' to 'A Gift For The General', the story of John Mosby of the 43rd Battalion of the Confederate Rangers. 'The Man Who Wore The Star' is the story of John Westcott, town marshal of Catron, who must decide whether he should give up his son to his ex-wife. 'A Place For Danny Thorpe' dates from 1967 and concerns a young jockey who is driven out of San Francisco because he refuses to throw a race. Above all, this collection shows Hogan's love of the West, and his genius for fresh and exciting plots.