Dillon Stockdale finally admitting to himself that his daughter is dead makes his way along with his dog Buster and Holly Hudson back to Holly’s ranch. Along the way they run into the usual variety of survivors both good and bad. Their main threat is the bounty Cole Castle has put on their heads. Cole has a long memory and a deep hatred for Holly and Dillon, not only helping Holly, but was the district attorney prosecuting him. Every bushwhacker in the area has their sights on them, dead or alive. Eventually Cole manages to get his hands on Cassie, Dillon’s daughter. Now it is up to Dillon to get his daughter back. Good story, containing background and detail that should have been in book one. Kevin Pierce is great as usual.