Adversity hardens a man or breaks him. Out of the Civil War comes a man hardened by the things he had to do, but determined to live life at his own pace and means. Along the way he discovers his skills honed during the war have a peaceful outlay. His expertise in firearms has made him distinctive but also a candidate for a new upcoming outfit for law and order, the Texas Rangers.

Beauty can belie the evil underneath. The beauty of the Shenandoah Valley hides sinister individuals and protects them from facing justice. The Valley people found it easy to turn their back on the evil, as long as it didn’t touch home. When it touched the life of a Texas Ranger, justice comes and it is blind.

Texas Ranger Pete McNally arrives in lawless Zapata County and promises there will be hell to pay if missing Ranger Tony Morales has met foul play.