In this second novel in the Ben Adams Western Novels Series, the McCarty's have been killed, and Ben and Maddie finally have the chance to settle down. Ben's family makes the move to Colorado from New Mexico Territory, and just when things seem to be going well, the Adams are met with a series of calamities. In addition, a band of cattle rustlers rides into the territory from Texas looking for easy pickings. Read on to find out how Ben meets these latest challenges.