The World Outside — Elizabeth Martin

Allen Stryker and his buddy, Captain Curly Tey, receive permission from Hogan, Governor of the Valley, to explore outside the Valley. With thieving bandits popping up all over, Allen has a hard time avoiding them after Curly is slain. He determines to rescue a female who seems to be broadcasting distressing emotions. When he finds her, he and Jo have a fight on their hands escaping the cruel head of a band of cutthroats, a man named Ramsey. He covets Jo and makes every effort to get her back, not caring who gets killed in the process.. The Watsons, a family Allen meets on the way, are helpful, and all hope to reach the safety of the Valley.