Sudden Country — Loren D. Estleman

A New York Times Bestselling AuthorA Golden Spur Award–Winning AuthorWhen thirteen-year-old David Grayle inherits a Colt revolver and a mysterious map, he is thrust into a violent hunt for lost Confederate gold. Pursued by ruthless outlaws, he falls in with a dangerous crew. But in the lawless West, gold has a way of turning allies into enemies, and David quickly learns that trust can be more dangerous than a bullet. As tempers flare and the stakes rise, the search for fortune becomes a fight for survival. In the end, David must decide if the treasure is worth the bloodshed — or if walking away is the only way to stay alive.