Ranger's Trail

In Ranger's Trail, set in the spring of 1874 during the Reconstruction period of Texas, veteran David "Rusty" Shannon is torn between his desire for a peaceful life with his beloved Josie Monahan and his sense of duty to protect settlers. However, tragedy strikes when Josie is murdered, pushing Rusty down a dark path of revenge against Corey Bascom, the suspected killer. As he pursues vengeance, Rusty grapples with his past and questions whether he is targeting the right man. Elmer Kelton weaves a historically accurate narrative that explores the origins of the Texas Rangers amidst the chaos of the era.