As long as the cash was cold and the trail was hot, Lou Prophet would run his quarry to ground. He loved his work ? it kept him in wine and women, and was never, ever dull.Bounty hunter Lou Prophet's latest job sounds particularly attractive. Her name is Lola Diamond. She's a showgirl, and a prime witness in a murder trial that's going on without her. Prophet is supposed to find her and "escort" her to the courthouse, whether she likes it or not. But some very dangerous men are moving to make sure the pair never reaches the courthouse alive.