Trace Beaumont once saved Mitch Frye from drowning. Now Trace has shown up in Paxton and wants to renew the friendship. Trouble is, Trace is now a gunslinger wanted for a string of murders, and Mitch is a lawman. But Mitch doesn't have a lot of time to worry about his old friend, he's got other things on his mind. A cutthroat gang that he threw out of town is coming back to tear the place up and get their revenge on Mitch. And there aren't a whole lot of folks willing to stand by him and help him face the gunmen down. It looks like Mitch has no choice but to accept Trace's help. But he'll always be wondering why Trace came to town in the first place. And whether he's more likely to get shot by the gang...or by his friend.