Man Riding West: Library Edition

In "Man Riding West", the title story of this Western sextet, Jim Gary comes upon a trio pushing a herd of cattle. One of them has a shotgun, which is unusual for men on a trail drive. But Red Slagle, the ramrod of the outfit, is friendly enough. He even offers Jim a job, riding herd. Jim can use the money, and they’re moving the same direction he is, as he's on his way to work for Mart Ray, the foreman for the Double A brand. It's the same brand as that vented on this herd. In fact, the men even claim they are supposed to meet up with Mart Ray at the end of the drive. It's lucky for Jim that he happened along. But is it? Jim has his doubts, because the herd is most likely stolen... --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.