"The Blood Bond cowboys ride again..."

This latest Blood Bond series adventure featuring Matt Bodine and Sam Two Wolves finds the men riding into a deadly trap. Convinced that Preacher Joshua Shade, a madman and murderer, will never keep his date with the executioner at the Yuma Prison, Matt and Sam follow the convoy taking the outlaw to what they hope will be his eternal reward...in hell.

Sure enough, Shade is "rescued" by his followers, but the matter is complicated when a beautiful young woman is kidnapped long with the killer. Determined to see justice done, the blood brothers must figure out a way to snatch the desperado and woman out of a heavily fortified compound that appears to be unassailable.

Not only do Shade's fanatical followers make the task extremely difficult, but apparently another group of individuals is also tracking the escaped killer and won't brook any interference from Matt and Sam. As the situation nears "critical mass", it appears Shade has some very surprising political ties that give the final showdown a very bizarre twist.

If you're looking for some hot, lead slinging action, there's more than enough in this novel, but there are also some shocking twists that aren't typical of the western genre. It's a rough ride to Yuma, but you'll love every mile of the journey!

Reviewed by Bob Walch
Posted June 4, 2009