The Texas town of Range is on the brink of becoming a ghost town. Under constant assault from ruthless outlaw gangs hiding in the shadows of the Indian Territory across the Red River, settlers cling desperately to any hope for law and order.

As violence escalates, urgent letters from Range find their way to US President Hayes and Texas Governor Hubbard. Each leader sends one of their best men to quell the violence.

These men are US Deputy Marshal Luxton Danner and Texas Ranger Wes Payne, both with iron wills and reputations forged on the frontier. Bound for the besieged town, they bring with them the promise of justice—and a fierce resolve to succeed where no others have.