Ike McAlister has finally built the life he always wanted-a spirited wife, a young daughter, and a mountain valley ranch to call his own. But when the railroad threatens to carve a path straight through his land, his hard-won peace is suddenly at risk.
Determined to protect his family's future, Ike rallies the community to oppose the tracks, drawing the wrath of a ruthless railroad foreman. Tensions erupt into violence when Ike's brother is brutally ambushed, forcing Ike onto a dangerous path of revenge.
Now, survival means more than holding on to his land-it means facing a deadly enemy head-on before the killer strikes again.
Gritty, fast-paced, and steeped in the spirit of the Old West, this gripping Western novel will keep fans of Louis L'Amour, C.J. Petit, and William W. Johnstone turning the pages late into the night.