This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. In "The Mark of Cain" by W. C. Tuttle, we follow the journey of Streak Malone, a rugged gunslinger who rides into the tumultuous town of Silver Butte—a place gripped by lawlessness and dominated by vigilantes who have recently killed the sheriff. As the newly appointed deputy marshal, Streak navigates the chaotic streets filled with construction, tension, and corruption masked by supposed vigilante justice. He quickly becomes embroiled in local power struggles, particularly between rival saloons and the formidable Zero Brant, a gambler and bully seeking control over the town. Determined to restore order, Streak allies with notorious outlaw Mack Shell, confronting the lawlessness and outlaws threatening Silver Butte. Their collaboration is met with escalating tensions, particularly with Zero Brant, who seeks to maintain his dominance amidst accusations of crooked dealings. Streak's mission is complicated by both external threats and internal conflicts, as he grapples with moral complexities in this Wild West setting. The stakes rise when masked men attempt to force Jim Flack, a gambler who invested in a new saloon, to sign away his establishment. Streak's intervention prevents Flack's murder, underscoring the perilous fight for power and survival in Silver Butte. Amidst this backdrop, Streak encounters Clare Ames, whose mysterious past and connection to Streak's murdered brother Jim Delmar bring personal stakes into the conflict. As chaos erupts at the Eureka saloon, fueled by Brant's schemes, Streak faces a violent brawl, uncovering familial ties and the ominous "Mark of Cain." Amidst the chaos, Streak's resolve to protect the innocent and enforce justice defines his journey in a town on the brink of collapse.