In his years as an Arizona Ranger, Sam Burrack believes he has seen every act of cruelty and brutality one man can bestow upon another. but nothing has prepared him for the butchery perpetrated by a gang of scalp hunters in the settlement of Clifton Wells. Although on assignment escorting a prisoner, Sam will not allow the local law to pursue the killers without his assistance.Sheriff Boyd Tackett is more than willing to accept Sam's help because he has compelling personal reasons to see the culprits caught. With no idea of how many foes they're facing, the lawmen must learn to stick together-and trust each other-if they expect to bring these men to justice ...