This western is a story about a traveling cowhand, Owen that is instantly enamored by a ranch owner’s daughter, Rosa, as he is attempting to be hired. The ranch is where every thing begins and it is south of the Mexican border. He is hired on as a scout to lead the trail drive of horses to California. There is much hesitation by the ramrod, Chavez, but he is hired anyway. The owner feels confident with him as a guide across the lands the vaqueros do not know. He is doing his job and making good decisions but the ramrod still does not like him or his decisions.
Now the plot thickens and he is ambushed and the horses are driven away along with the don getting shot and the outlaw impersonating Owen. Everything is down hill from here. He has to reestablish his credibility and find the horses. The story twists and turns in this journey to rescue his name and the don’s horses.
This is a well-conceived plot and story line. I enjoy the flow of the story and recommend it to any reader who would like to get an introduction to western stories.
