The Moon of the Red Horses

Billy Bob Holland once described rodeo cowboy Wyatt Dixon as "the most dangerous, degenerate, crazy, unpredictable guy I ever met." Fortunately, Dixon spent 60 years in prison after killing a motorcycle gang member.

But a year later he is already freed because of a blunder of the prosecutor. He once tortured Billy Bob's wife Temple. Now he claims that he has repented and wants to breed rodeo horses. But how can Billy Bob believe that?

Meanwhile, Johnny American Horse is caught with a gun. Johnny soon finds himself in much bigger trouble, and the only one who can help him is his lawyer. Suddenly, Holland finds himself in a complex battle, not only against Wyatt Dixon, but also against the government to which he has sworn loyalty.

This is James Lee Burke at the fascinating height of his powers. The Moon of the Red Horses is a book full of astonishing plot twists, breathtaking suspense and unforgettable villains. A combination that has earned Burke extraordinary reviews and a loyal readership.