L. Ron Hubbard

Empty Saddles L. Ron Hubbard

Empty Saddles is set in the late 1840's. The Mexican War has recently ended and scattered outposts of the U. S. Army are attempting to bring order to the newly won territory of Texas.

Cavalry officer Major Lee Stuart, stationed at remote Fort Torando, barely escapes with his life when his entire troop is massacred during a desert sortie by a hostile hoarder headed by the mysterious renegade "El Falcon." But when Lee Stuart returns to his base, his commanding officer accuses him of deserting his men and publicly brands him a traitor. Stuart takes destiny into his own hands and, to avenge his reputation, sets out on a single-handed search for "El Falcon," little knowing that the brutal leader is intent on wiping out the entire U. S. Army forces in Texas and giving back the hard-won territory to Mexico.