When Hunter Buchanon rescued a wounded coyote pup--and named him Bobby Lee--he had no idea the cute little varmint would grow up to be such a loyal companion. Coyotes aren't known to be man's best friend. Most of them are as fierce and wild as the Black Hills they roam. But Bobby Lee is different. When Hunter is ambushed on the road, Bobby Lee leaps to his defense. And when the attacker tries to shoot Bobby Lee, Hunter returns the favor by hitting...

Sam Heller, a Yankee soldier and talented marksman, and Johnny Cross, a gun for hire who dreams of money and power, arrive in Hangtree, Texas, and find themselves on opposite sides of the law when the town is overrun with conflict that leads to violence over the surrounding land, valued for its grazing and nearby mineral deposits.