Here are three short novels from 'one of the top three Western novelists of all time.' In 'Speedy's Mare', a young and deadly drifter is lured across the Mexican border to be killed. in 'His Fight for a Pardon, ' Leon Pofilo is wanted far and wide for numerous crimes--many of which he didn't commit. In'Peter Blue, ' a gunman's reputation makes him unwelcome in Sheriff Dunkirk's county. Since his right arm no longer functions he is hiding out and practicing with his left hand.

Peter Blue goes into hiding when his gun hand is destroyed by a bullet, placing him at the mercy of all the enemies he has made over the years.