John Clinton Ryan, known as El Lazo, unjustly wanted by a brutal sea captain for desertion, is caught up in Alta California's revolution. Clint finds himself wanted by both governments and widespread enemies, but he's been taught the ways of the sea and of the finest horsemen in the world, the Californio vaqueros. Only when the musket and canon fire stops and the final flag waves free, will he know who is friend and who is foe, and the cost of his fate. Full of the battles to free California, L. J. Martin writes westerns laced with excitement, mystery, and intrigue. For the smell of saddle leather and gun smoke, enjoy this exciting historical western novel. Another exciting western adventure from L. J. Martin