"Hlampko Hosh Tahli"-Chahta for Finish Strong-has been a life force phrase that has been handed down along with a mysterious bullet for four generations of the Callaway family, dating all the way back to pre-statehood Oklahoma/Indian Territory. Deacon Callaway was more than ready to complete the fifth-generation cycle of sharing the story behind the phrase and passing the bullet on the chain to his eighteen year-old son, Bryar during their scheduled float trip.

Life is but a mist-

Following sudden, unexpected news, Deacon lowers his barriers during their trip. However before he can fully explain, they are viciously attacked. Deacon must answer the rallying cry of finish strong, drawing from God's strength, his military training, Chahta heritage, and Bryar's bravery to defeat the enemy that has attacked them.