A war between Southern States hard men and Mexicana smallholders explodes when a suburban cop takes the job of sheriff in this lawless corner of Texas. She has to learn on the job. Murder and violence follow her every step. The story twists like a rattlesnake. *Sinister Highway*.

Who to believe? A cowboy revisits the farm where he was raised. Three versions of this incident make you choose between them. *TRIPLE*

What harm will occur from the message delivered on a cruise liner in mid ocean? Is it a hoax or something with deadly consequences? *Coming Home*.

An exciting mixture of short stories, newly minted and aiming to raise your temperature.