Broken Vows

by James Lorey

Charley Hawk never considered that becoming a Texas Ranger would trigger a crusade of revenge. In the middle of his first assignment, his wife disappears in mysterious circumstances that seem to include his Ranger unit commander. Learning of a bounty placed on Charley's head, his comrades aid in his disappearance. Now on the run, Charley uncovers vital information. Two dozen ex-cons plan on attaining revenge and acquiring a king's ransom from Charley's hometown of Meade. As ambushes increase on his Ranger troop, suspicions become fact concerning their commander, causing a near mutinous takeover. Once Charley and his trusted comrades reunite in Meade, the uncover the plot that this well-organized gang of ex-cons plan on seizing land, emptying two banks, and stealing the US Army Cavalry payroll, in all, a half-million dollars. The one man who stands in their way— Charley Hawk.

338 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 9, 2012