This series follows the life and cases of Billy Bob Holland, an attorney and former Texas Ranger. Set in the rugged landscape of Deaf Smith, Texas, the stories delve into complex legal battles and personal struggles. Readers will find themselves immersed in thrilling plots that explore themes of justice, law, and the unique culture of the American West.
"Lucas Smothers, nineteen and from the wrong end of town, has been arrested for the rape and murder of a local girl. His lawyer, former Texas Ranger Billy Bob Holland, is convinced of Lucas's innocence--but proving it means unearthing the truth from the seething mass of deceit and corruption that spreads like wildfire in a gossipy small town where everybody knows everybody else's business"--Amazon.com.
This layered novel intricately weaves elements of crime, character development, and a vivid sense of place. The narrative showcases the author's award-winning storytelling, promising a compelling exploration of moral complexities and the human experience. With a reputation built on previous accolades, the author delivers a gripping tale that captivates readers through its rich detail and suspenseful plot.
"Set in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana, home to celebrities seeking to escape the pressures of public life, as well as to xenophobes dedicated to establishing a bulkhead of patriotic paranoia, Burke's novel features Billy Bob Holland, former Texas Ranger and now a Texas-based lawyer, who has come to Big Sky Country for some fishing and ends up helping out an old friend in trouble. And big trouble it is, not just for his friend but for Billy Bob himself in the form of Wyatt Dixon, a recent prison parolee sworn to kill Billy Bob as revenge for both his imprisonment and his sister's death, both of which he blames on the former Texas lawman. As the mysteries multiply and the body count mounts, the reader is drawn deeper into the tortured mind of Billy Bob Holland, a complex hero tormented by the mistakes of his past and driven to make things all things right. But beneath the guise of justice for the weak and downtrodden lies a tendency for violence that at times becomes more terrifying than the danger he is trying to eradicate."-- Provided by publisher