Massacre at Agua Caliente – A Western Tragedy is a riveting tale of survival, betrayal, and the brutal realities of life on the lawless frontier. In a world where violence erupts without warning, Boyd Hutton is a notorious outlaw whose reputation for swift and deadly action precedes him. After a failed attempt to rob the most secure bank on the western frontier, Hutton’s gang is decimated, leaving him alone to evade a relentless posse and determined Texas Rangers.
 
Fleeing for his life, Hutton crosses paths with Cab Jackson, a young man eager to join his outlaw ways. Together, they escape across the Rio Grande into Mexico, where Hutton continues his reign of terror, wreaking havoc and eluding justice. But his fate becomes intertwined with that of a Mexican debutante—an unlikely and dangerous partnership that puts both of them on a collision course with death.
 
Amidst the unforgiving landscape, Massacre at Agua Caliente explores the high cost of a life lived on the edge of the law. With vivid depictions of a nearly lawless world, Craig Rainey’s masterful storytelling captures the tension, danger, and raw humanity that define the classic Western genre.
 
Kirkus Reviews hails Rainey for his sharp portrayal of an unforgiving land where every decision could be your last:
"Rainey keenly depicts an unforgiving landscape throughout this novel—a nearly lawless world where brutal violence can erupt at a moment’s notice."
 
Based on the award-winning screenplay, Massacre at Agua Caliente is a gripping Western tragedy that will keep you on the edge of your seat.