Mistakes can kill you: "Johnny O'Day has had to make his way in a man's world since he was a boy. Half dead from pneumonia, Joe Redlin and his wife took him in. Their natural son, Sam, harbored plenty of resentment toward the kid. But now, Sam's in big trouble, and Johnny may be the only person who can come between him and a pair of gunmen. now he has allies and plans. . . "--Publisher description. The rider of the Ruby Hills: "Twenty-seven, broke, and armed, Ross Haney is "The Rider of Ruby Hills. " Ross thinks he might be able to settle down and make a good life for himself here. But the owners of the two biggest spreads are participants in a feud that promises to destroy Ruby Hills. Ross may have been alone when he arrived in town, now he has allies and plans. . . "--Publisher description. The man from Battle Flat: "Krag Moran rides for rancher Carol Duchin. Now he is sitting in front of the Saloon, and murderer Bush Leason knows exactly why he's there. "--Publisher description.