Too many heroes

When a masked bandit robs Monte Vista’s Second National Bank and disappears without leaving a usable clue, Sheriff Joe Cook is determined to bring him to justice. His deputy, “Shorty” McKay, is less focused on the investigation—and far more interested in honoring Max Hill, the cow-punch who fired at the fleeing robber and became the town’s newest hero.

Shorty’s grand solution is a “congress of heroes,” complete with speeches, music, barbecue, and a dance celebrating every notable brave man in Monte Vista. The sheriff, however, believes festivities can wait until the thief is behind bars. With no trail to follow and the town already buzzing with excitement, the pair face a lively clash between practical law enforcement and Shorty’s talent for elaborate schemes.

Blending Western action with comic misunderstandings and colorful small-town characters, this entertaining mystery follows an unlikely investigation where hero worship may prove nearly as troublesome as the robbery itself. Audiobook listeners can expect fast-moving dialogue, homespun humor, and a community poised for an unforgettable gathering.