Frank Bonham's vivid action, well-developed characters, and meticulous detail are showcased here in two of his finest novels. Rodeo Killer is a tale of the smoldering and violent conflicts among New Mexico cattle ranchers, cattle buyers, and breeders of horses for the rodeo circuit. In Mission Creek , the Red River region of Texas is the background for the fiery tale of Ruel Starrett who, after struggling all his life to gain a foothold in ranching, takes the opportunity to purchases a half interest in the great Spade Ranch there.