Return of the Mucker by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a thrilling adventure novel filled with action and suspense. The story follows the protagonist, Billy Byrne, as he navigates through the chaos of the Mexican Revolution and the dangerous world of bandits and outlaws.

Burroughs does an excellent job of painting a vivid picture of the period, with detailed descriptions of the Mexican landscape and the various characters that inhabit it. The fast-paced plot keeps readers on the edge of their seats, as Byrne finds himself caught in a web of betrayal and intrigue.

One of the things that stands out about this novel is the character development of Byrne. From a rough and tumble street fighter, he evolves into a more complex and introspective character as he grapples with his own morality and the choices he has made.

Overall, Return of the Mucker is a captivating and entertaining read that will keep fans of adventure fiction hooked from beginning to end. Edgar Rice Burroughs has once again proven himself to be a master of the genre with this exciting tale of redemption and courage.

Book Description:
After being framed for a murder he didn’t commit, law enforcement arrests Billy Byrne…The Mucker… as he returns to the streets of Grand Avenue. Sentenced for the crime, he escapes custody en route to jail, and begins wandering America's roads as a homeless and penniless hobo. Joined by Bridge, a wandering poet and fellow soul on the road they escape a chasing detective and cross the border into Mexico to live in freedom, where the country is torn between two warring factions. Now the Mucker must join one side in a fight against the other, facing treachery within the ranks, robbing banks and facing savage local indians just to survive this outlaw country.