Gambler’s Blood

The worst-kept secret in Gambler's Fork, Arkansas, was the annual invitation-only poker game. Lawmen and desperadoes alike sat down to play every year—with nothing in common but cards, skill, and luck. This year, the invitation list includes Clint Adams, the Gunsmith.

It's not just fun and games: Some of the players plan to leave with more than just honest winnings, and soon the stakes rise sky-high. This time, the winner is the man who rides out alive...