The saga of Titus Bass continues in this thrilling sequel to "RIDE THE MOON DOWN" as one of the most beloved characters in historical American fiction must watch the end of his beloved mountain man way of life. "DEATH RATTLE" recreates the fearsome and wondrous life of the free trappers of the Rockies. The end of the free trappers is in plain sight. Most of the mountain men have either abandoned theo mountains altogether or are determined to make it their own doing whatever comes to hand- for some that means raiding, for others it means settling down in one place and trading. Will Titus Bass be reduced to this? Is there a place for a man like him?