Rancho Notorious

Vern Haskell, a young cowboy, leads a peaceful life in Wyoming until tragedy strikes when his fiancée, Beth, is brutally murdered during a robbery. Distraught and obsessed with vengeance, Vern becomes determined to track down her killer, fueled by whispered clues and bits of information. His relentless quest leads him on a path of relentless pursuit, as he encounters both allies and adversaries along the way. Vern learns of a sanctuary called Chuck-a-Luck where outlaws take refuge. The place is run by Altar Keane, a former saloon singer whose charisma and past are surrounded by myth and intrigue.

As Vern inches closer to uncovering the truth about the mysterious rancho and the identity of the killer, he gets entangled in the outlaw lifestyle and the complex dynamics within Chuck-a-Luck. The hideout offers sanctuary under an unwritten code of honor, which Vern must navigate as he inches closer to the man responsible for Beth's death. As tensions mount and secrets unfold, Vern wrestles with the moral complexities of justice and vengeance in a world where lawlessness reigns. His journey brings clarity about the nature of good and evil, identity, and retribution in ways he never anticipated, leading to moments of uncertainty that challenge his every belief about justice, morality, and love.