A high school football star named Justin finds himself in Iraq after being screwed by his best friend. After returning home Justin must figure out what his life is worth.

Former US Cavalry Captain Zachariah Coleman, leader of the notorious Coleman gang, is falsely accused as the killer of teen aged Joleen Miller and her family. Zack is tracked down by U. S. Marshal Coleen Randal and her deputy Jonathan White Eagle. In the Black Rose Saloon, Zack and his Blackfoot bride Bearmedicine come head to head with Marshal Randal and her deputy in a deadly game of chess.