Maverick Western Library #3

In "When Rustlers Ride," Jim’s ranch faces a growing threat as cattle vanish under mysterious circumstances, and the local troublemaker Barlow makes his move to win Betty’s hand—though his intentions are far from honorable. With tensions rising and loyalty tested, Jim must uncover the truth behind the thefts before Barlow’s schemes succeed.

In "The Cooley Gang Strikes!", a notorious outlaw band rides into a quiet frontier town, demanding food and water. When their thirst is met with poisoned wells, they follow a lead to a nearby settlement with a deep well and a bank—only to find the streets empty except for a hidden army detachment waiting in ambush.