Sheriff Larrabees Prisoner

In the midst of a relentless downpour, a mysterious stranger arrives at a desolate ranch house, setting off a chain of events that will leave you guessing until the very end. Who is responsible for the death of old Mr. Benton? Is it the enigmatic stranger, the rugged Gus, or the seemingly innocent Mrs. Zellar? And what lies behind Jack Montagne’s unexpectedly gentlemanly demeanor? Delve into this gripping 1921 pulp western by Max Brand, the pen name of Frederick Schiller Faust, an acclaimed American author celebrated for his profound and literary takes on the Western genre. - Summary by David Wales