The blistering road through Arizona Territory was called the Devil's Highway for a good reason. Even Apaches won't travel on it during the deadly heat of August. And now Dan Mora knows why. First he nearly died of a rattler bite, then he lost all his gear, and he'll be in even bigger trouble if he doesn't soon find water. Hugh Deraux knows the same stifling thirst. Breaking out of prison was easy compared to this trek through the unforgiving desert. But both men are driven by more than thirst. They hunger for the riches rumored to be found along the dangerous trail. And nothing will stop them from claiming the treasure--not each other, not Apaches, not even...THE BLAZE OF NOON