Reed Caine, a former deputy U.S. Marshal, is still recovering from his wounds as he rides into a remote region near the Rio Grande. Haunted by the brutal murder of his family, Caine's quest for revenge drives him forward.

After a perilous journey through the unforgiving desert, Caine finds himself on the brink of collapse. When a humble family in the small settlement of Fortuna del Río takes him in, Caine's path crosses with theirs in unexpected ways. The settlers, struggling against the terror inflicted by a notorious outlaw known only as the Scorpion, become intertwined with Caine's quest for justice.

In River's Fortune, the stakes are higher than ever. Caine must navigate the treacherous line between avenger and protector as he faces new challenges that test his resolve and redefine his mission. With every step, the tension mounts, leading to a climactic confrontation that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.

River's Fortune is the second installment in The Vengeance of Reed Caine series, where every encounter brings Caine closer to settling scores and finding peace. This classic Western novelette delivers action, suspense, raw emotions, and a gripping tale of a man seeking justice in a land where the line between lawman and outlaw is often blurred. Inspired by the spirit of old pulp fiction and dime novel Westerns, the series invokes the gritty, action-packed storytelling that defined a genre.