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In the thick of the American Civil War, the Union desperately needs gold to fund its armies and keep its credit strong. A skilled agent, Bob Scott, is sent out to California with a critical mission: wipe out the bandit crews relentlessly hitting those vital gold shipments heading East. He goes undercover, cozying up to the notorious Butch McGraw's gang, which, predictably, gets complicated when he finds himself drawn to the charming Molly Butler. This connection quickly puts his life, and Molly's, in serious jeopardy.

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EDITOR'S NOTE

"During the American civil war, the Union is at a point where it desperately needs gold to pay for the armies and to maintain its credit. Agent Bob Scott is sent to California to eliminate the bandit gangs that have been attacking the gold shipments being sent back east. He joins the gang of Butch McGraw and ingratiates himself with the leader. He falls for pretty young Molly Butler but puts his life in danger when he goes against some members of the gang who kidnap Molly from a stagecoach."

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