Ralph Compton: The Too-Late Trail

In this gripping installment of the Trail Drive Series, rancher Mitchell Newland faces dire challenges as he aims to drive his cattle from the arid Texas flatlands to Montana for a substantial profit. With the support of the unscrupulous rancher Corliss Bilks, Mitch embarks on a perilous journey fraught with natural disasters, bandits, and dire hardships. As Mitch's situation becomes increasingly desperate, a surprising ally—a Basque sheepherder—revives his fighting spirit, igniting a resolve that suggests his adventure is far from over.