As sheriff of Canton County in New Medico Territory, Cotton Burke has put his life on the line against some of the West's most unrepentant outlaws. Like Virgil Cruz-who's kidnapped the woman Cotton loves and threatens to kill her should the lawman attempt to interfere with his gang's schemes. Memphis Jack Stamp used to wear a badge and uphold justice until one drink too many cost him his job-and his friendship with Cotton. But he's the only man Cotton trusts enough to infiltrate Cruz's gang as a hired gun and help take them down from the inside before the bandit extracts a terrible revenge....