Devil's Gate

Jack Beckett was arrested but not charged with murder in Casper. His crime was being tall and driving a late 60s car, which apparently the real suspect did.

Deputy Janie Sherman cuffed him near Devil's Gate, but the sheriff soon cut Beckett loose. Sherman made up for it by taking Beckett to dinner that night.

The town was on edge with news of back-to-back murders, and Beckett is drawn into the hunt. When Sherman's baby sister is kidnapped, things begin to look bleak.

As is often the case, the bad guys begin to make mistakes. When they plan to kill Beckett by swapping him with Sherman's sister, it's a chance for Beckett and Sherman to take control once again. The showdown happens in the historic Virginian Hotel in Medicine Bow. Beckett must meet a man holding Sherman's sister in a hotel room, and he must walk in unarmed. Anything can happen when one man has a gun, and the other only his wits.

Praise for Jack Beckett Adventures. "Jack Beckett reminds me of Jack Reacher. If you enjoy lots of action and adventure, read D.G. Baxter's books." – Terry "The Beckett series is one of the best ever. I really need more. I can't get enough of the characters and especially the banter." – GMR