Black Jack

Black Jack, written by Max Brand and first published in 1972, is a Western novel that explores themes of identity and legacy. The story follows siblings Vance and Elizabeth Cornish as they navigate the aftermath of a violent incident involving a fugitive named Jack Hollis, also known as Black Jack. Elizabeth decides to raise Hollis's son, Terence Colby, grappling with the implications of his father's notorious past on Terence's future. The novel delves into familial ties and moral dilemmas against the backdrop of a chaotic cattle town.