Panhandle Preston and his son Quent owned a cattle ranch in Wyoming. Since it was on the right of way of the proposed Union Pacific railway, it was a prized piece of property and coveted by many a man. The most cunning by far was Boone Delivan, a crooked speculator who was determined to get hold of the land no matter what it took. When Quent refused to sell, Boone shot the young vaquero"s father, set the ranch on fire, and stampeded the cattle. Then he had a murder warrant sworn out for Quent! Quent Preston was tough and resourceful, but to keep what was left of his ranch, he"d have to fight fire with fire . . .