The Eckman Exception

In the fifth installment of Ken Pratt's popular western series, US Marshal Matt Bannister returns to Branson, Oregon, to investigate a burned cabin and a missing person case. As secrets and lies unfold, Bannister's weekend plans are disrupted by the mysterious disappearance of a friend and suspicions surrounding a recent case. With danger lurking around every corner, the story explores themes of trust, deception, and peril in the rugged frontier town.