Green River

The Drum series continues: Vol. 3, Green RiverWhen Green River confronts a loud-mouthed banker's son in a saloon brawl, it results in a heap of trouble for the old man mountain man. The banker, Perigo, owns over half the town and he has his greedy heart set on owning the other half too. Jeb Patton is in town visiting family when he's drawn into the situation. The cattlemen are watching helplessly as their herd is suspiciously thinned. Jeb's own uncle too has lost many steers, so Jeb agrees to look into it. Before he can find any proof of what's going on several of the white ranchers accuse the Sioux of rustling and the army is called in. Jeb must find proof of his theory or a range war between the Sioux and whites is coming.Hampered by the violent death of a potential informant, and unfounded accusations of angry townspeople, Jeb realizes he's kicked over a hornet's nest he can't handle alone. He enlists the help of two aged mountain men, and a runaway slave to help him. If Jeb and his friends can't uncover some solid evidence of the banker's involvement, the town will have a full scale war on it's hands. Strong characters, suspense, and quick-paced non-stop action add strength to this already exciting series. As you've come to expect from W. R. Benton, this one's another page turner!