Bastard son of an outlaw and a whore, Duane Braddock was raised in a monastery and at 17, can't ride a horse,
shoot a gun and is defenceless against warm whiskey, wanton women and screaming lead.
But before long, Duane is feared by every gunman in the county as the notorious "Pecos Kid".

#1: BEGINNER'S LUCK

At 17 Duane Braddock can't ride a horse, shoot a gun and is defenseless against warm whiskey, wanton women and screaming lead. But before the week is out, Duane is feared by every gunman in the county as the notorious "Pecos Kid". He did it with help from friends and enemies alike.

Lester Boggs—A wiry cowboy who loves liquor and the ladies and vows to teach Duane everything he knows.
Clyde Butterfield—A cheroot-chewing over-the-hill gunslinger who always seems to be there for Duane and has some mysterious link to Duane's past.
Vanessa Fontaine—The kind and lovely saloon singer who takes Duane under her wing, much to the fury of the man who loves her.
Edgar Petigru—The richest man in town, also the most hated man in town and momentarily Duane's worst enemy.
Len Farnsworth—The cheating, heartless publisher of the local newspaper, who conjures up the story that innocent Duane is really the ruthless Pecos Kid, then lives to see it come true.
Joe Braddock—The outlaw father Duane never met but knows is watching over him until Joe's killer is brought to justice.