Kilkenny wasn't looking for trouble when he entered the Clifton House stage station, but trouble found him when a reckless youngster called Tetlow challenged him, drew his gun, and paid for it with his life. Looking to escape the fast-draw reputation he never wanted, Kilkenny settles in the lonely mountains of Utah, planning to ranch in a high, lush valley. Jared Tetlow is a powerful rancher who is determined to run his vast herd on the limited grasslands in the valley - whether he has to buy out, run out, or kill the local ranchers. He'll cut down anyone in his way, especially a man he already hates for killing his son. Like it or not, Kilkenny's going to have to defend himself against another Tetlow.

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