Lone Calder Star

Quint Echohawk is a lawman, not a rancher, but he's a Calder through and through. And when someone sets out to undermine the Calders' Texas outfit, it's time for him to step in and investigate.

From the moment Quint's boots touch Texas dirt, it's clear that everyone in town is running scared from Max Rutledge, the ruthless owner of a competing ranch. Posing as a cowboy looking for work, Quint has no one to trust but "Empty" Garner and his granddaughter, Dallas. In Empty, Quint finds a steadfast ally; in Dallas, Quint finds something more—the promise of a future.

In a town where betrayal lies around every corner, where every unlocked door, thrown punch, or suspicious fire is just a hint of deadlier things to come, the Calders will be show more tested as never before. And this time, it could cost them more than their land. . .it could cost them everything. show less

Jessy and family are leaving for Scotland for Laura's wedding to Sebastian Dunshill. The Cee Bar ranch outside of Fort Worth, Texas, is having trouble keeping a manager and hands to work the 5,000 acre ranch. Quint Echohawk is sent there to find out what is wrong and to right the situation. He discovers that all workers are being encouraged not to work for them by ruthless and controlling Max Rutledge since he wants to purchase the land. Quint runs into Dallas and her father, who had their ranch taken from them by Rutledge. It is a battle of wills and power to see who prevails.

A lonely star, A Texas sky, A Calder learns, That trouble is nigh.