John Coffey Hays is just nineteen when he arrives in the town of Nacogdoches Republic of Texas in 1836.
In this fascinating Historical novel, a young Texas Ranger leads his men in fierce battles against Comanche raiders, Mexican bandits, and the Texas Regiment in the Mexican-American War..
As Jack\'s journey leads him to love and eventually marriage he leads his Rangers and transforms Texas history forever.
While Jack\'s Rangers scout, defend US supply and communication lines from attacks by Mexican guerrillas, and fight with army units in the Mexican-American War, the men earn a significant reputation for bravery and success.
As he becomes known as a fearless fighter, Jack leads a group of men who will follow him anywhere and under any circumstances.
When he is just twenty-three, he is made a captain of the Texas Rangers.
Although Jack is too late to enlist in the fight for Texas Independence, he soon joins the ranging company of Deaf Smith and begins a thirteen-year history of defending Texans from raids by Comanche bands and Mexican bandits.
Despite his young age, Jack is a man who commands perhaps just as much fear as respect.
Moments later when a man is killed, none of the witnesses dispute that Jack acted in self-defense.
John Coffey Hays is just nineteen when he arrives in the town of Nacogdoches Republic of Texas in 1836
