They made a big mistake putting an animal in a prison full of killers.

All Master Gunnery Sergeant John "Bear" Walker wanted to do was to celebrate his return from three tours overseas with his fellow marine and childhood best friend, Michael Green. But a jealous husband, a loose wife, and a group of Klu Klux Klansmen made a quiet night of revelry at the Boars Head Tavern turn into a blood bath.

John might have won the battle that night, but he now finds himself in the fight for his life.