The year is 1875, and the killer Johnny McAlister is wreaking havoc on the Kansas plains. Marshal Milo Thorne is thrust into a perilous battle; warring with the quick-tempered gunman, a vengeful outlaw gang--and himself. Can he right a wrong that threatens not only his livelihood, but also to tear apart an entire family? Time will tell if the one-arm giant has what it takes to survive in the dangerous world of the frontier lawman. Join our hero and a familiar cast of characters in the thrilling second book of the Milo Thorne series.