Smoke of the .45

"Smoke of the .45" by Harry Sinclair Drago is a story that unfolds in the Old West, where wide-open spaces meet the shadows of yesterday. When Crosbie Traynor, a man marked by time, steps into the lively town of Standing Rock, his arrival is more than a simple visit; it's a spark that threatens to ignite old flames of vengeance. The town, usually bustling with the energy of cattle season, finds itself holding its breath as Traynor's presence stirs up buried fears and secrets. Twenty years melt to moments as friendships and memories are strained by the weight of choices made long ago. As Traynor moves through the landscape, the narrative weaves through rugged landscapes and the raw emotions of people facing their pasts in a place where survival means confronting not only the elements but also the darkness within.