Frederick Schiller Faust was an American author known primarily for his thoughtful and literary Westerns. In this book, he pens a fast-paced tale that sees trouble brewing on the horizon of the lawless American West. Following Louis Desparr as his life of blissful monotony is set to change after 20 years. The romance of the West and being a nomad are captured in this action-adventure that continues to capture readers to this day.