Luxton Danner Westerns

In the third installment of the international award-winning series by John Layne comes a story that reunites the justice-seeking duo of Luxton Danner and Wes Payne in their quest for justice.A ruthless land baron with visions of turning a quiet settlement into a raucous boomtown besieges the peaceful town of Canyon Creek. Gilford Knox sets his sights on devouring every inch of land in and near Canyon Creek, employing threats and violent tactics to force out vulnerable ranchers, farmers, and business owners. Soon, Knox-held businesses occupy half the town as he pressures the remaining owners to sell or suffer the consequences.After Knox builds a rowdy saloon, mercantile, hotel, and bawdy house, an old friend summons Danner and Payne, who bring their gunslinging brand of justice to quell Knox and his renegades. Joined by a quartet of former Buffalo Soldiers, a gun-toting farm girl, and a mysterious young gunfighter, Danner and Payne set out to do what they do best: defend Canyon Creek. Or die trying.

The Texas town of Range is on the brink of becoming a ghost town. Under constant assault from ruthless outlaw gangs hiding in the shadows of the Indian Territory across the Red River, settlers cling desperately to any hope for law and order.As violence escalates, urgent letters from Range find their way to US President Hayes and Texas Governor Hubbard. Each leader sends one of their best men to quell the violence.These men are US Deputy Marshal Luxton Danner and Texas Ranger Wes Payne, both with iron wills and reputations forged on the frontier. Bound for the besieged town, they bring with them the promise of justiceand a fierce resolve to succeed where no others have.