Bad Day for a Killing

Rusty Peters leaves his medical career and wife behind to become the sheriff of Hard Tack, while Elmer Martin, seeking a fresh start, adopts the new identity of John Conroy. As John builds a life as a local butcher and falls in love, he faces dangerous challenges—including a murder, secrets from his past, and family troubles—that threaten his hope for a better future. The story explores whether a man with a dark history can truly find redemption and build the life he desires.