The land of lost dreams

the long version

Unlucky gambler Sebastian Ford owes everyone money. When Denver Fetterman calls in his debt, Ford's only option is to flee, offering his services as a guide to a wagon train of settlers. However, to repay his debts he must lead them into Hangman's Gulch, where they are to be ambushed - and, to make sure he doesn't renege, Fetterman's stalwart debt collector Chuck Kelley will go with him. When Sebastian sides with the settlers, however, only hot lead will get him out of trouble ...