The Coyote A Western Story

"The Coyote" by James Roberts is a Western adventure, focused on Rathburn, an outlaw known as the Coyote, navigating his life while trying to stay ahead of the law in the Southwestern United States. Early in the story, Rathburn finds a wanted poster with his name on it, causing him to reflect on his status as an outlaw. The story explores his conflicting nature through his interactions, such as showing his complexity by playfully talking with a young boy and girl on a ranch, but also revealing insights about how society sees him. As the story builds up, Rathburn is hotly pursued by Sheriff Judson Brown and his men, highlighting the difficulties of survival and the challenges of loyalty and deceit in a world where laws often don't reach.