A brand new Western adventure sequel from Gary Church! This is action, action, action all the way! Ever since his days fighting in the Civil War, Johnny Black has suffered from horrible nightmares. Trying to escape these inner demons, he has led the life of a wanderer. His parents and brother have died, and all that remains of his life before the war are his family ranch, most likely in disrepair, and memories of a woman he never admitted he loved until it was too late. In the fall of 1871, Johnny finally decides to return to Texas to face his past. Along the way, he is joined by a new friend, Martin, an Irish immigrant who is eager to experience the American West. Johnny and Martin face danger, intrigue, and even a murder trial as they travel along the Shawnee Trail to San Antonio.