The Heirs of Three Oaks

The story unfolds as Robert Willingham, an ex-con man, arrives in Dry Wells, Texas, seeking employment. Hired by rancher Jed Cobb, he soon discovers that the job entails much darker intentions, including the murder of Cobb's nephews to claim their inherited ranch. As Robert grapples with the moral implications of his new role, the narrative delves into themes of deception, greed, and the lengths one will go to for power and property.