Vintage Wayne Lee Burke: The initial book introducing the memorable Tx sheriff Hackberry Holland, coming of age against the background from the civil privileges era within a sultry border city.

In warm and sultry Tx, Hack, a lawyer and Korean War POW, is being pressed by his wife, his brother, and his so-called friends in the oil business to run for political office. But Hack would prefer to drink, take care of his precious horses, and stand for the casual long-shot pro bono case at his lawyer..Read More on the subject of LAY OUT My Sword and Shield When Hack efforts to overturn a conviction for an old army buddy, he finds himself embroiled in the seamy underbelly from the Tx patronage system-and in the initial beginnings from the United Farm Workers motion, led by a lovely woman who speaks to his heart in ways no one else has. As Hack starts to provide justice towards the underserved, he discovers both a fresh love and a new purpose.

With his skillful blend of engaging plotlines, compelling characters, and graceful prose, James Lee Burke demonstrates the shimmering clarity of vision that has produced him beloved by suspense fans around the world.