"The railhead has moved on, and in its wake civilization has finally come within spitting distance of Wind River. But not everybody is glad to see it coming. For saloon owner Hank Parker, it seems like civilization wants to run him out of business. For pretty widow Simone McKay, it means elections where she can consolidate her stranglehold on local power. Caught in the middle are Marshal Cole Tyler and his deputy Billy Casebolt, sworn to keep the peace even as events force them to choose sides in the battle for the future of the town."--Back cover.