272 pp. William Wills jacket art. "Two dangers lurked for young Ken Mullane in the Canyon of Death. One danger would have only been a blow to his pride. The other danger was more ominous. His older brother, Cross Mullane had done all he could for young Ken. But tact and gentleness were no longer enough. Ken was determined to marry Avery Brant, even though Cross was convinced that Avery would be an unwilling bride. Ken was trusting too much in Duke Brant, Avery's sinister brother. And last but not least, Ken was to ride home that night with a huge wad of cash--alone through the Canyon of Death."