A classic Western adventure by Oliver Strange and the fourth published novel in the legendary Sudden series. The novel follows the exploits of the fearless gunslinger James Green, better known as Sudden, as he takes on one of the toughest jobs of his career—becoming the law in a town where law has almost ceased to exist.

The notorious frontier town of Lawless lives up to its name. Border bandits terrorize travelers, cattle thieves prey on local ranchers, and powerful landgrabbers control the town through fear and violence. Accepting the position of town marshal, Jim Green soon discovers that restoring order will be far more dangerous than he imagined.

His task becomes even more complicated when a mysterious rider on a black stallion begins roaming the area under the name "Sudden." The impostor's actions threaten Jim's hard-earned reputation and undermine his authority. Determined to uncover the truth, Jim sets out to confront the fake Sudden, leading to a tense battle of wits, gunfights, and frontier justice. As he unravels the conspiracy behind the impostor, he must also protect the town from those profiting from its chaos.

Fast-paced and packed with shootouts, colorful villains, and rugged Old West atmosphere, The Marshal of Lawless is one of the most popular entries in the Sudden series.