Will Lockhart, a determined and stoic stranger from Laramie, arrives in the isolated town of Coronado, New Mexico. He is driven by a personal vendetta to find the men responsible for the death of his younger brother at the hands of Apaches armed with repeating rifles. Lockhart’s quest for justice leads him to clash with influential local rancher Alec Waggoman and his fiercely loyal yet volatile son, Dave. Suspicion arises when Lockhart discovers that the Waggomans’ vast cattle empire might be involved in the illegal gun trade fueling the Apache raids. His arrival disrupts the fragile balance of power and ignites deep-seated tensions within the community.

As Lockhart delves deeper into the web of rivalry and deception that grips Coronado, he finds an unexpected ally in Vic Hansbro, the foreman with ambitions of his own. The tension escalates as family secrets surface, and motives become murky. With every confrontation and revelation, Lockhart moves closer to uncovering the truth behind his brother’s murder while navigating dangerous alliances and facing mounting threats. The journey for truth and vengeance entangles Lockhart in a complex and perilous struggle where trust is scarce, and danger is omnipresent. The ensuing conflict forces all parties to confront their pasts and their fates in a land where honor, loyalty, and survival are relentlessly tested.