"Run fast enough, far enough, and the law will never catch up to you. That's what convicted murderer Paul Harding thinks after blowing up a tie hack camp, killing guards and fellow prisoners. Harding crosses desert mountains and valleys, leaving more crimes in his wake, till taking refuge in the capital city. But no matter how fast or how far Harding runs, Matt Crowder, retired Deputy US Marshal turned bounty hunter, is as relentless in his pursuit as the outlaw is in his flight. Crowder uncovers killings, kidnapping, and robbery as he tracks his prey, and in the process uncovers corruption at the highest levels of the government. Follow the trail with Matt Crowder as he pursues the running man and justice for his victims"--