Circuit Rider
William V. Reynolds
Almost anyone who is aware of what is going on around them knows there are places where common law does not apply. That is, people make their own laws or simply take the law into their own hands. Many people of the 21st century may not believe that such places exist, but they have and continue to remain.
Living in these communities is sometime very difficult because each man has his own rules. Although there may be a representative of the law, such as a sheriff, he may be no more than a figurehead. Anyone who speaks out against these practices puts his life at risk.
Imagine the dilemma of a church pastor who finds himself in this community. True, there are many opportunities to deal with people who need his services, but on the other hand, he must confront those who are opposed to his ministry and, consequently, become his enemies.
Circuit Rider is the story of Zeb Rawlins who deals with such a community in South Georgia during the 1920s. He finds himself dealing with sin in the form of adultery, arson, and murder.