Shadow of a Star

In "Shadow of a Star" by Elmer Kelton, Deputy Sheriff Jim-Bob McClain grapples with his role in law enforcement in Coolridge County, where his main challenge is keeping peace in a local saloon. Tasked with escorting a notorious outlaw to justice, he faces an unexpected threat from an angry mob eager to administer their own form of justice. This gripping narrative showcases Kelton's esteemed Western writing, emphasizing the tensions between law and disorder.