Manning was a name to conjure with. In former years Flint Manning had ridden Bootjack Basin with the law's badge on his vest, and had built himself into a legend.
Cole Manning bore the name, too—but Cole was lust someone who was supposed to live up to his father's reputation. Then Cole discovered that his father had been human — human enough to make one mistake, it was up to him to rectify that mistake...
The western novels of Norman A. Fox have sold several million copies throughout the world. His works have appeared on motion picture and television screens and have been dramatized for radio. This popularity is founded on Fox's ability to tell a gripping tale, backed by the vitality that comes from his knowing the West through both travel and research. Born in Michigan, Fox has, since early childhood, claimed Montana as his home.
Fair western as young man fights to overcome his father's reputation as a great lawman. To do so he must solve a 20-year old stagecoach robbery of gold and jewels. Starts slow but the ending is good. Recommended to fans of westersn.