The Whores of Proteus — Larry J. Bristol

Proteus IV has suffered nine ritualistic murders spanning a century. None of them has been solved. While there are few clues, legends abound. One is that native Proteans are shape-shifters. Another is the women at The Lucky Lady Ranch are native Proteans. Though there is no evidence, another legend claims these ladies are the murderers. Can Sheriff Deryk Douglas solve the mystery known throughout the galaxy as The Whores of Proteus?