Just back from a mision to Mexico, Toombs Sullivan's life takes a turn. That turn will be to the west of Texas where he is assigned to El Paso. Back in Austin for a brief visit, his life takes another dramatic turn.

What he finds in El Paso is so much like what he has faced all during his time as a Texas Ranger. But the enemy will prove to be perhaps the worst he has ever gone after.

Out-numbered, out-gunned, out-ridden, will he also be out-done and defeated? He risks not only his own life, but those of the young Texas Rangers he now leads. He thinks he is up to the challenge, but will they be?