When Hal Kramer rode into Dirt Crossing, he found that many things had changed - even the name of the place. But why had the saloon been closed down? And what was the secret of those tracks he had seen in the snow? With the help of just one old-timer and his wife, Kramer prepares to take on local despot Zebulon King and his ruthless gang of hardcases. Hanging on the outcome are not only the lives of a group of outcasts taking refuge in the high mountains, but also the fate of the town itself. As Kramer battles his way against overwhelming odds, one final question remains: will anyone stand by him when it comes to the final climactic showdown?