Brighton, 1882: as fashionable people promenade by the sea, Albert Moscrop looks on with voyeuristic delight through his telescope. He is soon captivated by a married woman and sets out to befriend her family - only to find himself in the centre of a murder investigation.

Cteve Crystal's wife, Mary, felt N.Jcheated that Steve neglected her to earn a hard living as a cattleman, and finally she left him for another man, taking her child with her. From that day on, Steve became bitter and vengeful. He sold his ranch, and set out to kill the man who had stolen his wil but along the way he became embroiled in a range war. Cain Basin was ripped open, but somehow, the heartsick cowboy managed to make peace with himself.

The history of Tombstone, Arizona, is written in gunsmoke and blood. This is John Ringo's story, the tale of the recklessly brave, amazingly cultured man who was feared even by the legendary Wyatt Earp.