Coleman Black is stumped by a string of murders and robberies near the boom town of Deadwood. His best friend, hired to transport money from a cattle sale, is among the victims. Cole is desperate to find answers but, with no clues to go by, the killer could be anyone. When Cole decides to take some inspired advice from a new friend, he has no idea that he is being led directly into the line of fire. Meanwhile, the killer smiles as he silently waits in the cover of timber, his rifle already aimed at Cole's heart...