When the chips are down, sometimes the only person you can count on is yourself.

After years of being away, Tal Thornton has come back home to his family's ranch in Kerney. But things aren't the same as they were when he left. The town, the people and even his family's ranch are different. There is an imposing figure who wants it all, even the Thornton ranch, and is willing to take it at any price.

With so much to lose, none of the townspeople are willing to put up a fight, forcing Tal to protect everything he holds dear by himself.

The question is, how far will Tal have to go to stop him?