Cuchillo Plains

Ray Hogan's Western fiction is notable for its compelling depth of character combined with a narrative style that is as intensely interesting as it is emotionally involving. In "Lawless Strip" Sam Kyler was robbed of money with which he was entrusted to purchase cattle. The thieves were the three ranch hands accompanying him. When he is able, Kyler sets out in pursuit of the men to get back the money. His action is complicated by the fact that his employer charges him as the thief and he is now wanted for the crime. The outlaws' trail leads Sam into that area in the panhandle west of the Indian Territory known as the "Strip" because it is land claimed by no surrounding state or territory and has no law enforcement. Even if he captures the outlaws, there will be no officer of the law to hold them for trial.Hogan, Ray is the author of 'Cuchillo Plains', published 2005 under ISBN 9781594141348 and ISBN 1594141347.