Publisher's Synopsis
Atlas Martin's return to Garland is an uneasy experience for he and the town. People fear him and his scars. After nearly being burnt alive at St. Michael's Cathedral, Atlas struggles with coming to terms regarding his mortality and life without Mae Cooper. Burglaries terrorize Garland and Atlas works with Sheriff Bob Hoskins- who is currently courting Atlas's mother- to stop the looters. When things get out of hand and innocent civilians start dying, Atlas is once again forced to take drastic measures that Hoskins seems unwilling to abide. Upon Mae Cooper's return to visit her family, Atlas meets her new fiance and heated passions flare as a rival is born between men. In another gut wrenching showdown, Atlas is forced to choose between life and death in a world shattering week where he finally learns the truth about his father, and why he killed himself. All is revealed in this third installment of the Atlas Martin novels. So hold on, because things are about to get real western, real fast."
