Maimed by his injuries, Peter Hale battled the Westerners' scorn for a cripple. He not only managed, but brought new life and prosperity to the family ranch. Then, at the height of his success, he dropped out of sight. There was talk that he was siding Mike Jarvin, the notorious and brutal crook in the territory--and the rumors were true. But Peter Hale knew just what he was doing. He'd serve Jarvin alright. And one day he'd be free and take his revenge.