They are neighbours and friends, helping each other 'prove-up' their homesteads. Both of their lands are coveted by someone who knows a secret that they don't. And that's when the trouble begins: framed for murder, both men start running with a 'shoot on sight' order ringing in their ears.
The story follows "Catamount" Cody, a formidable figure known for his strength and resilience after surviving a brutal encounter with a cougar. When two men, Curtin and Willis, rob him and leave destruction in their wake, Cody embarks on a relentless pursuit of revenge. His quest for justice earns him a reputation that attracts the town's desire for him to become sheriff, but Deputy Blake Ross complicates matters, creating tension and danger that could lead to Cody's downfall.