“The Border Kid” by Frederick Schiller Faust is a thrilling Western fiction novel. The story revolves around Ricardo Perez, a young and tough border kid with exceptional skills. Renegade William Benn sees potential in Ricardo and takes him under his wing, teaching him the ways of a quick-shooting and ruthless outlaw. Ricardo's training pays off when he successfully guns down one of the West's most cunning killers, establishing his reputation. With his sights set on a grand plan, which includes obtaining seven million dollars and the daughter of a wealthy cattle baron, Ricardo becomes determined to overcome any obstacles in his path.