This is the story of Marshal Dan Corley as he pursues the Apache killer, Black Dog, during the latter part of the 19th century. Terror and sudden death were part of the everyday life of the settlers on the western frontier during this period of American history. Corley's pursuit of Black Dog ends when the two mortal enemies meet in hand to hand combat. "The Gunfighter" is a fast moving novel complete with action, drama, and heart throbbing suspense.