Johnny Buck is a young cowboy, working for the Bar W. In the process of roping an old stob-horned steer, Buck is thrown from his horse - and into a hidden cleft where he encounters the mystery of a murdered man and a bag of ore that just might be gold.
The taciturn owner of the Bar W discounts Buck's story of the gold, but Buck soon finds that some of the shadier ranch hands are gunning for him. With a widow's daughter, a lost mine, and a missing prospector in the balance, Buck has no choice but to solve the mystery - or die trying.
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"Solid collection of early L'Amour, that show that from the beginning he was a excellent writer. While some may seem a bit old fashioned they are still entertaining. L'Amour was at his best in the long-form novel, but fans will not be disappointed in this shorter works.
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Steve (4 out of 5 stars)