MatagordaTap Duvarney lost his innocence in the War Between the States, then tested his skills in the frontier army. Now hes settled on the Texas coast, working a ranch as the partner of his old friend Tom Kitteryand finding himself in the middle of a feud between Kittery and a neighboring family. But the danger from outside is nothing compared to the threat within, as Duvarney suspects Kitterys woman isnt all she appears to be. Tap may have to go to war again. But this time will it be with his closest friend?The First Fast DrawEast Texas wasnt much of a home for Cullen Baker. Few liked him, and some even tried to kill him. Yet after three years of wandering, hes back to farm the land that is rightfully his. But Cullens neighbors have long memories, and his worst adversary has teamed up with a vicious outlaw. With enemies closing in on all sides and threatening the woman he loves, Cullen will have to be faster than lightningand twice as deadlyjust to survive.From the Paperback edition.