Max Yuma

Arizona cattle rancher Vince Hayburn dies unexpectedly. His niece, Chicago homicide detective Jodi Hayburn, arrives in the small town to take possession of her inherited property. The strange people and the unbearable heat threaten to drive her away, but she soon finds that they are only part of her problems. She is not welcome in town, and the cool reception raises a gut feeling that something is not right. She begins to investigate her uncle's death; his reported heart attack doesn't add up.

Winston Jerrett is a solid citizen. He's a successful, hardworking history teacher. All his students love and respect him. In fact, he is highly respected wherever he goes. He and his gorgeous, intelligent wife live in Pineville, a small town in northwestern Montana, a secluded paradise. Their life is a fairy tale. What could possibly go wrong? Short answer: Everything.

Enzo Mannoti wants Max Yuma dead. What he did to the business alone earned him a death warrant; then he got personal. Enzo would kill him twice if he could. But the question is: How? The last two people Enzo sent to kill Yuma ended up dead themselves. Now Yuma has dropped out of sight for a year, adding to the problem. Therefore, the average hit man won't do. Enzo will need someone very special to fix this problem, someone who knows how Yuma thinks; someone who can flush him out, track him down.

Max Yuma has a score to settle but, for now, there is no need to carry out his plan. He and Chloe Nicholas have managed to stay well-hidden, allowing Max to bide his time and strike when he's ready. If no one is looking for him, why bother? He knows that he will eventually need to strike; it's only a matter of time. If he doesn't strike, they will they track him down; he's absolutely sure of that. They will never forget about him. Without warning, Max and Chloe are cast into the public eye, forcing them into action, but they need time to prepare.