Publisher's Synopsis
U.S. Deputy Marshal Eli Alva Carson has been considering retiring. But the discovery of a dead horse, a terrible blood trail, and a lone hat out in the Dead River wash demands one more investigation before he can enjoy the rocking chair of retirement. With the unexpected arrival of a captivating young woman, Carson's investigation turns into an adventure unlike anything he could have ever imagined. The adventure, though, might be his last. But one thing is for certain: he'll never be the same again.
