"When Blanco County rancher Phil Colby encounters a beautiful trespasser bathing in his creek, he has plenty of questions, but she isn't offering any answers. Before long, Colby realizes she's on the run. But from what? Over time, he earns her trust, and she begins to share her story. It's clear she is in danger--and now he is, too. Worse yet, it's the kind of danger you can't take to the sheriff. Colby and the woman have no choice but to face it alone, until help comes from an unexpected source--two local good ol' boys named Red O'Brien and Billy Don Craddock. The only question is, will they save the day or make things worse?"--,Back cover