Tom Haskins is near death, severely beaten and taken prisoner by the vilest man in south central Texas. He knows that young Sara and their Texas Ranger friend are coming to rescue him. But he doesn't know when or how. He's determined to try to help them, but he's chained to the floor, broken and almost helpless. As sorry a state as he's ever been in. And a mob of people come pouring out of the ranch house to witness his execution. Has Tom seen his last sunrise? In nearby San Antonio, Robbie Benton has finally decided to make his move. He wants to carry out his vendetta against John Castro, steal Hannah, and to take her far away from San Antonio forever. Before the day is out, seven people will lay dead. And to all of them, good and bad, the cruelest deed of all is getting ready to play out. And their lives will be changed forever.